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Durham athletes make it big mus were named to the men’s team, while Tammy Baker, Babcock said Baker’s skills were unmatched.
Five players added Stephanie Axford and Tracey Weightman were named to
the women’s team.
“She was one of the most successful and one of the most
fierce women players in OCAA soccer,” he said. “She could
Brown’s achievements were numerous. He was the first dominate games almost singlehandedly.”
to All-Millennium Durham Lord to be picked first overall in a professional
draft when the Toronto Shooting Stars of the National Pre-
She was also the 1992 OCAA rookie of the year and in
1993 she led the league in scoring.
mier Soccer League chose him in 1997. She also led the women’s team to their first ever medal
soccer team Oct. 27 Camus was one of the best players to play for the Lords.
He played two seasons with Durham and one with Fan-
shawe.
(silver) in 1993-94. She sits 15th overall in OCAA scoring.
Babcock said Weightman was an outstanding striker
with great abilities on the field.
By Andrew Huska “He could score goals that could leave your head shak- Axford was first on the Lords’ all-time scoring record
Chronicle Staff ing,” said Ken Babcock Durham’s athletic director. with 26 goals until this past September when current Lord
Camus led the OCAA in scoring during the 1988-89 sea- Brittany Micucci moved into first with 28.
The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association released the son when he scored 15 goals in seven games; he also sits Babcock said that having five athletes named to the
All-Millennium men’s and women’s soccer teams on Oct. sixth in OCAA scoring with 30 goals in three years. teams is proof that the college is a top athletic school.
27, and Durham had five players named to the teams, two Durham is also well represented on the women’s team. “It’s a message that we produce top athletes,” he said.
men and three women. Three players made the team, Tammy Baker, Tracey Weight- It’s also something that’s noteworthy for a school that
Former Lords stars O’Neil Brown and Juan Carlos Ca- man and Stephanie Axford. early on seemed like a boy among men.”
2 The Chronicle November 4, 2008
CAMPUS NEWS
Now you see it, now you don’t
Photo by Robyn DePratto
SMILE!: Enzo Bruni shaved his head to raise money for prostate cancer research. He will be donating his locks to Angel Hair for Kids.
Telepath taps into pet’s thoughts true even though they weren’t trying to have a baby. “ I can help them unblock their blockages. And for some
Psychic visits DC After each free 10-minute session with Bode, students
and staff alike emerged from the room, some looking a little
people its easy, they will grasp it right away and say, ‘oh I un-
derstand,’ and they take away that layer. For others you need
dazed and confused and others slightly creeped out. Hour a bulldozer to get to the bottom of it,” Bode said laughing.
to give readings after hour Bode sat there in her cowgirl boots and colourful
scarf, flipping tarot card after tarot card reaching, into the
depths of each client’s life.
Many of the people come to her workshops because they
have felt some sort of previous connection and are curious
and interested in tapping into it. She added that a lot of her
for students’ pets It’s a tiring process that Bode has been practicing for al-
most 30 years professionally. After trying her hand at teach-
ing for many years and even selling real estate she came to
students are currently practicing as animal communica-
tors.
“All fun and jokes aside,” she said, “we all can communi-
By Shayna Brown the realization that this was her calling and scrounged up cate with animals. We just need to quiet our minds and take
Chronicle Staff the courage to pursue a job and a life she now loves. all the hustle and bustle out of it.”
“To tell you quite honestly I wouldn’t know how to live Everyday Bode has to prove that what she does is real,
In books and on the Hollywood screen psychics are of- without it today, because I’ve always lived like this,” she which she said is perfectly normal. It’s human nature to sec-
ten portrayed looking though a crystal ball or in Disney it’s said. ond-guess yourself. But Bode is confident. She relies of word
Dr. Doolittle conversing with talking animals. Bode said she has been able to talk to animals since she of mouth and referrals rather than advertising her services.
There are many theories about psychics: some believe was just two years old. Specializing as an animal communi- Bode does personal readings, charging $150 dollars an hour
they are just elaborate liars who use generalizations to cator, Bode talks to animals by means of telepathy. for a minimum of two hours and a maximum of five. She
make you believe in them, while others open their minds to However, “I do like it when I can speak with people and also does phone readings and contract readings.
the possibility. I can give them a push, sometimes a kick in the butt you Bode believes that she is not special because she was
Last month Durham College opened it’s doors and staff know,” Bode said, “because sometimes what we need in our born being able to do what she does.
and students opened their minds to psychic Lauren Bode. lives is right before us but we can’t grasp it because we’ve got “I think we all have the ability, I think we all have to learn
Durham College music and business management student so much crap going on in our heads.” how to do these things, because everything we know to date
Craig Megill invited Bode to be a guest at the school based When Bode is not busy talking to animals or reading about everything is all what we have been taught. We’ve
on her good reputaion. tarot cards, she holds workshops to show people how to do been taught that, that colour is purple, that colour is green.
“ I myself have never had it done because personally what she does. How if they just slow down and open their We’ve gone to school we know what an apple looks like. Ev-
I don’t want to know,” Megill said. “But she gave my girl- minds, they can tap into their psychic abilities. She said it’s erything we know, we’ve been taught. If there’s something
friends sister a reading and it ended up coming true.” not a matter of teaching a person, because you can’t teach we know that we haven’t been taught then its looked upon
Bode predicted the sister would go on vacation and upon someone how to be psychic, but it’s showing people how to that it has to be researched to get the go ahead. We fear the
returning she would find out she was pregnant This came use their own abilities. unknown.”
The Chronicle November 4, 2008 3
CAMPUS NEWS
Eight successful qualities
By Jonnel Briscoe
Chronicle Staff
Sherry-Ann Campbell says she
loves Multimedia. The second-
year Multimedia student is con-
fident she will be a success in the
field. “I’ll be rich after college,” she
says.
But others aren’t as lucky in
knowing what they want to do
with their lives. It’s best to try a lot
of different things until you figure
out what you really enjoy, said
Richard St. John, Author of 8 to Be
Great: The 8-Traits That Lead to
Great Success.
In a phone interview he said
there are people who know what
they want to do right away and are
successful, but those who aren’t
that lucky shouldn’t worry.
Some people tend to jump
in too soon and need to try new
things. Don’t be afraid to try some-
thing that might not be interesting.
You might like it more than you
think.
St. John is a successful author
and career analyst. Before he start-
ed writing he was a photographer.
He was into the visuals and didn’t
start writing until he was 40 years
old.
“I only cared about photog-
raphy,” he said. “ I started writ-
ing visual scripts when my writ-
ers would write something and I
wasn’t happy with it. That’s how I
got into writing.”
The idea for his book, 8 to Be
Great, came about when he was
on a plane heading to California Photo by Jonnel Briscoe
for a conference and a teenage
girl named Jo asked him what re-
ally leads to success. He couldn’t FOLLOWING HER PASSION: Sherry-Ann Campbell, second-year Multimedia student, showing off her skills and
answer her even though he was a confidence for her future.
successful businessman.
When he got to his conference The one mistake many people just before the university opened.
in California, he was in a room full make is going straight to college or Rosen is a professor and now 8 to Be Great: The 8 traits that lead to
of successful and famous people university without knowing what the president of the Engineering great success
so he went around and asked them they really want to do. If students Institute of Canada. His interests
what lead them to their success. go for their passion and not the and passion led him to mechani- 1. Passion— Do it for love and not for money.
“I got better answers from peo- money they will be happier, said cal engineering and today he is
ple that weren’t famous,” said St. St. John. putting that passion to work on 2. Work— Nothing comes easy but it will be fun
John. Marc Rosen, founding Dean of sustainable energy issues that we if you love what you’re doing.
In a 10-year span he inter- UOIT Faculty of Engineering and face today. 3. Focus— Focus on one thing until you
viewed over 500 people such as Applied Science, says students Your career shouldn’t be bor- succeed.
Martha Stewart, Quincy Jones, shouldn’t listen to advice too ing and you should love to do the 4. Push— Push yourself through shyness and
Russell Crowe, Bill Gates and much, but rather listen to a range work. “Make sure you love to do self-doubt.
Goldie Hawn. He analyzed all the of advice. it or you will start to lose it. Work
interviews, narrowed down the Rosen went to the University hard to find your passion and find 5. Ideas— Follow through with your ideas; be
traits and thus came up with 8 to of Toronto where he studied Me- something you enjoy doing be- curious and look around.
Be Great. chanical Engineering. It was his cause if you don’t then you won’t 6. Improve—Practice until you get better at
At first he was just giving passion and he fell into the role as want to do the work and you’ll what you want to do.
speeches on the topic. He didn’t Dean for the brand new Faculty of start failing,” says Rosen. 7. Serve— Help others with something of value.
know it would be a book. Engineering and Applied Science Once you find the right career,
it should be fun. 8. Persist— Persist through failure, criticism
“There’s lots of hours you work and pressure.
Sex survey
By Melissa Bies
ually transmitted diseases and
in a day, it would be a shame not
to enjoy it,” said Rosen.
That’s the first piece of advice in
8 Traits -- to find your passion. Ac-
cording to St. John the other traits
include putting in a lot of hard
you can choose what you want to
major in.
John Kach fits that description.
He spoke in the South Village Resi-
dence lobby in October about his
gitis and the vaccination, Menac-
tra.
Kach fought through his illness
and worked hard until he found
what he loves.
infections. work, and focusing on your work. battle with meningitis. Today he’s There’s no need to rush into
Chronicle Staff
Some of the questions in- If you are someone who is shy, owner of Ultra High End Comput- something not knowing if you will
clude, “Does birth control pre- you need to push yourself. If you ers. Originally he went to Salve Re- like it or not. “There’s a bigger group
The Durham Regional Health gina University to be a Math major, of successful people who didn’t
vent the transmission of STDs?”, have an idea, follow through with
Department is conducting an but after his life-threatening battle know what to do,” said St. John.
and “Do you use condoms dur- it. Improve on what you’re already
online campus sexual health with meningitis he went back to You might have what career
ing sexual intercourse?”. doing; serve others something of
survey. school to become a history major. you’d like in mind, but it’s better to
The survey is anonymous, value, and finally you need to per-
Last September, the depart- Now he owns his own business know what it’s all about.
but at the end you can choose sist.
ment launched a campaign on and he sells Dell and Apple com- If you are someone who is wor-
to enter your name and email If taking a year off school is not
campus called Always Wear a puters out of his home. “It’s an ad- ried and are still unsure about
to be entered in a draw to win a an option for you, try different
Condom, and this survey, which vantage,” he says. Not only can he what you want to do, there is still
$50 gift certificate for the cam- things. St. John says it’s an advan-
takes less than five minutes to work at his own pace, but he can hope. You will find your dream job.
pus book store. tage not knowing what you want
complete, is designed to evalu- also do other odd jobs on the side. It’s not as hard as you may think.
The link to complete the sur- to do because you can try a lot of
ate the success of the campaign. In addition to his computer Just get out there and try some-
vey can be found in Mycampus other things until you find what
It asks questions that challenge business, Kach speaks to students thing new and take these eight
and students have until Nov. 7 you like. You will be able to try a
students’ knowledge about sex- across Canada and the United traits along with you.
for the chance to win the draw. little bit of everything and then
States about the effects of menin-
4 The Chronicle November 4, 2008
EDITORIAL
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Durham College-UOIT Chronicle
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Funding education is important
Students. They shiver at bus stops in the middle of Janu-
ary praying for a bus that may or may not come. They pay
outrageous fees for a temporary strip of concrete in a park-
ing lot, to attend a lab or lecture. They wait tables or pump
gas, or sometimes both, while dreading the pile of assign-
ments that awaits them at home.
Students. Though at times seeming lazy and careless,
students work hard to attend college with hope of a success-
ful future.
In June Premier Dalton McGuinty launched a program
to fund students up to $28,000 to cover tuition and living
expenses. For a maximum of two years students can train
in an effective college-based program, and not worry about
one penny.
“I love visiting colleges,” said McGuinty to a group of staff
and students at Seneca College on June 5. “I love the energy
and the enthusiasm. Colleges are just what Ontario needs
to stay ahead of the game.”
Thanks for your support Mr. McGuinty. And the college
students all lived happily ever after. The end.
But wait! If students are receiving up to $28,000 from Mr.
McGuinty, why did they hand over thousands of dollars to
Durham College this year like suckers?
Because the students funded by the provincial govern-
ment are training for a second career, not a first. Funding is
provided only to those who have been laid-off, and first time
college hopefuls need not apply.
Second Career is a wonderful program. Successful ap-
plicants can study in any Ontario college, receive up to
$28,000 to cover tuition and living expenses, and train for a
maximum of two years in high-demand career fields such
as health care, finance, or computer and information sys-
tems, just to name a few. very own cubicle or the heartache of receiving that investment in the Second Career program proves their
General Motors played catalyst to thousands of job loss- dreaded pink slip, which ironically would then make them awareness.
es across Durham Region this past year, and Second Career eligible for free education. “90 percent of Ontario college grads are getting a job
provides an opportunity for individual, as well as commu- Now $28,000 is a lot of money, and in the hands of even within six months of graduation,” said McGuinty in his Sen-
nity success. The program is, without a doubt, a step in the the most responsible 18 or 19-year-old can have dangerous eca College speech. “One third of Ontario’s workforce has
right direction toward education improvement in Ontario. consequences. No doubt the pubs would thrive, but educa- a college education. That’s the largest group in the work-
But the reality in colleges across the province is thou- tion may continue to suffer. force.”
sands of students struggling toward a first career. Regardless, first year college students should be eligible Yes, a college education is important, and an investment
Education costs increase every year, and students who for education funding. If not in the form of a big, fat cheque, in all students, first timers or returning, should be a required
do graduate are likely to do so with enormous debt, owing then perhaps a program that offers free schooling with two- government initiative.
the first few years of their independence to bank loans or year limitations for college students, and four years for those Imagine, college students who are debt and stress free,
OSAP. university bound. attending college with uninhibited ambition and dreams.
In 2007 Statistics Canada reported that 60 per cent of The Textbook and Technology grant introduced this year Liberated from multiple part-time jobs, well rested, wide-
students who graduated in 2000, still owed money to the provided some funding. But while $150 is appreciated, put eyed and ready to learn.
government. in perspective with $28,000 doesn’t amount to much, and And the professors all lived happily ever after. The end.
Others may be forced to drop out before they even reach wouldn’t cover one year’s worth of OSAP interest.
that first career goal. They may never know the joy of their Education is important, and the provincial government’s Krista Paxton
What’s good for me is my business, not yours
We hear it everyday. Eat ‘this’ and live a happy life. No one in their mouth. what’s not. We are all going to die some-
and you will be healthier or you Who knows, you might end up How do we really know? The day and I want to be fat and think
should include ‘this’ in your diet worrying so much about the to- results change every day and about how I loved that burger
to live longer. But then the next mato in your sandwich that you there’s no certainty anymore. In back when I was a size two. I want
day you hear that ‘this’ will cause Jonnel walk out into a fast moving bus the world we’re forced to live in a memory to relive in my mind
breast cancer and ‘this’ may kill all because you are examining today, there is nothing that will when I’m on my deathbed. Not
your unborn child. Briscoe the tomato to see if it was washed make you live longer. thinking about how I shoulda,
With so much to think about properly. I don’t buy it for one second. I woulda, coulda, and didn’t. What’s
in this doomed world, how do I’m tired of hearing this. I’m in know what the experts and doc- really killing us is over working
we know what’s good for us any- a restaurant and there’s always a tors say, I just don’t care. I just ourselves and not enjoying life.
more? wants to go around being cau- health conscious friend of mine want to enjoy my grease filed Live it up. Eat the burger. And
I say we eat whatever we want tious about everything they put telling me what’s good for me and burger without being nagged. die happy.
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The Chronicle November 4, 2008 5
Osay TTFN to LOL
It’s time to
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Acronyms. and dissemination of informa- many of them: AFK, BRB, TTYL, ably pass out of use in favour of need to know how to spell words
We live in a society that, above tion exceedingly simple. Research IMHO, WTF, OMG, BTW, ASL and the smaller, phonetically identical properly, how to form sentences
all, values efficiency. We eat fast that used to take days is now only JK are just a few common exam- ‘c’. What was once ‘see you later’ is and how to insert punctuation if
food, we speed to school in the a search engine away. In mere ples. I understand why acronyms now ‘c u l8r’. How people conduct we’re ever to be taken seriously.
fastest cars we can buy, we com- minutes you can become a self- are useful. Millions – probably their online conversations is their Teachers, not to mention employ-
plain about our laptops loading proclaimed expert on any subject. even billions – of text messages zip own business. What bothers me ers, don’t want documents riddled
websites in five seconds instead Whether or not the information along formless internet highways is that these acronyms are ruining with indecipherable jargon hand-
of two and, once we’re on those every day. Given that the internet vocabulary outside the internet. ed to them. The next time you go
websites, we try to type as quickly is a repository for humorous mate- I’ve edited plenty of papers in my on MSN, Facebook or any other
as possible. Just enough to get our rial, I can understand why people time, student and professional social networking program or site,
point across and no more. Matt don’t want to say ‘ahh, that’s so alike, and more than once I’ve had restrain the urge to truncate your
Acronyms. funny’ dozens of times. ROFL, a to slay ‘net slang with the merci- sentences. Practice proper Eng-
They used to be handy. LASER Bird slight lie though it may be (has less stroke of my pen. This isn’t to lish. Type words out fully, use capi-
was a nice, short way of saying anybody ever actually keeled over say I’m some grammar expert – far tals where capitals are needed and
Light Amplification by Stimulated and started rolling like they’re on from it – but I try to adhere to the end your messages with a period.
Emission of Radiation. ASAP, in fire?), saves time. rules whenever possible. Doing this every now and then
military-crisp manner, told others you’ve read is accurate, well, that’s But we’re taking it too far. The I won’t suggest that acronyms will help your writing skills in the
to get their rear in gear. And RSVP another issue. internet has spawned a new lan- be abolished. That would be like long run, whether you utilize them
was great for those who can’t speak Speed. We love it. We value it. guage, one indecipherable by suggesting fish stop swimming and often or not. And, for the sake of
French. We don’t have time to waste any- those from the outside world. En- give dry land a go. What I would my sanity, don’t use acronyms
Then along came the inter- more, so we go with the quickest tire conversations pass without a like, however, is for everybody – out loud. Please. The next person I
net, that miraculous creation of alternative. When it comes to the single grammatical sentence and not just writers – to recognize the hear use ‘LOL’ in spoken conversa-
modernity which connected the internet, speed usually means the often without real words. Even distinction between casual online tion will face a stern lecture, if not
world and made the accumulation use of acronyms. And there’s so small words, such as ‘see’, invari- chatting and formal writing. We outright fisticuffs.
Credit cards cause chaos Be more grateful
Cash, vacations, concerts and These companies are extreme- what’s involved. This small piece
It’s not until something is
gone that you really learn to
cess to something as simple as
fresh clean water all the time.
all sorts of rewards are what some ly experienced with students and of plastic can make or break your appreciate it for what it is. Last And in some cases not at all.
credit card companies offer to lure they are clever when it comes to financial future in crucial stages of week they turned off my water I couldn’t imagine going
in less experienced minds. their techniques and policies. The your growing life. for an entire day because the day after day without fresh wa-
Most students are usually booth for Durham College and the Good credit is required for fi- Town of Ajax is doing construc- ter available to me whenever I
strapped for cash. Believe it or not, University Institute of Technol- nancing or leasing cars, cell phone tion on the water pipes on my wanted with a simple twist of the
even if you have a credit card, you ogy students to apply for a student and home phone services, mort- street. So for the day my family tap. I’ve been spoiled all these
will still be strapped for cash. And gage loans, and some employment and I had to use jugs of water years that it takes a day without
when it comes to students who are services that deal with finance will for everything. The whole day I water to bring me back to real-
becoming first time credit card only hire you if you have good kept turning on the tap, forget- ity and reminds me to be grate-
holders, it’s difficult for them to Liisa credit. Not until students have ful for what I have. It infuriates
make the proper decision. graduated and are out of school me to hear people whine and
It’s very important for students Sahamies and working in their career field complain about how horrible
to build their credit history, but it’s would they be able to exercise
Shayna and hard their lives are when
also easy to tarnish it. When used their financial world. But by that there are people out there
properly, credit cards can teach time if what was borrowed is not
Brown with real problems – people in
responsibility, independence and credit card is located in front of the paid back, then the charges have countries stricken by poverty
build a sense of security for emer- finance office. Ironically it’s in the already added up and the vicious and infested with disease. And
gency situations. Unfortunately hallway where students apply for interest cycle has begun. A more the ironic thing is that despite
most students do not have enough OSAP. This creates a problem al- sensible solution for convenience, ting that it was off because I am how little those people have,
education about their financial life ready. It stems the idea that a cred- financial independence, and a way so used to it always being there. they don’t dwell on it. They don’t
in order to make a solution to fit it card can be a way out of money to learn to budget would be a pre- I couldn’t even flush the toilet. piss and moan about what they
their bank accounts. debts. Something students should paid credit card. These cards also It made me realize how much I don’t have; they are appreciative
Little do you know, as a stu- know is that a credit card only still offer a chance to build credit. take for granted. And I know I’m of what they do have.Our lives
dent, the credit card companies serves a temporary solution. This can give you (or your parents) not the only one. We, as a coun- aren’t that bad, and the fact that
fantasize about a customer like In exchange for signing away the chance to learn to budget, and try have so much at our disposal it takes loosing something to
you. It’s the customer who is either your soul you receive a millimetre still feel that independence while like water, heat and electricity; realize this, is disturbing. So the
making no income or little income thick piece of plastic. Oh, but it’s building good credit for your fu- all things we are accustomed to next time you want to complain
on a minimum wage, or part time personalized with your name in ture. Students need to be their having goes unappreciated. Not about something, take a second
job. It’s the costumer that loves to gold lettering over a gold glitter- own teachers when it comes to having water for just one day to think about it. Is it really the
spend the money they don’t have ing background. It’s a fancy addi- life. So check your pockets before opened my eyes and made me end of the world? If not then get
in the easiest way possible. It’s the tion to anyone’s wallet. Students you jump into a commitment like take a step back for a minute. It off your high spoiled horse and
customer who may not know what need to fight off the temptations of a credit card. Research your op- made me think of all the people don’t be so oblivious to your
they are getting into and may not those Durham College backpacks tions to find the solution to build in countries who don’t have ac- own ignorance.
be able to pay their bill. and T-shirts and look farther into your credit wisely.
Stop being lazy and use the stairs
What is the deal with able bod- need it more?’ problem taking the stairs, com- blind, confined to a wheelchair With all that I can see why the
ied people insisting on using an There have been many times plain that the elevator is being so without the ability to use their feet, youth coming out of high school
elevator instead of stairs? I mean is over my few years here at Durham slow. or any other of the numerous dis- would look for the easy way but
our society really that lazy that we Here’s a thought on how you abilities, then they just might have when you look at the big picture,
can’t even walk up a single flight could solve that problem, try tak- a little more respect for people that elevators that get a lot of use break
of stairs if we know of an available ing the stairs and leave the elevator are in that situation not by choice. down more, and if they do it leaves
elevator. Paul for people that don’t have much I know our culture has grown the people that can use the stairs
Now I can understand some choice in the matter. up around multiple fast food res- at a real disadvantage.
people needing to use an elevator Bates Another solution for the people taurants beating down your door In a time when politicians are
if they broke their leg, or had way that complain might be to put the and bombarding your sense tell- trying to do whatever they can to
to carry anymore load up more people in different types of situa- ing you that you can be in and out bridge the gap between acces-
than three stairs, but when all your tions with different disabilities and in less then 20 minutes with not sibility issues, we should do our
carrying is a backpack and a cof- see how the world looks different only a burger dripping with grease little part to make the world a little
fee, you really need to ask yourself College when waiting with friends to them. and fat, but a side of fries that have more barrier free and ourselves a
‘should I really be talking the el- that are in wheelchairs, I have I bet if most people spent even been swimming in oil and layered little healthier by taking the stairs
evator when someone else might heard people that would have no a few hours either being totally in salt. just a little more.
6 The Chronicle November 4, 2008
CAMPUS NEWS
Losing locks for cancer research
By Robyn DePratto
Chronicle Staff
It was just before noon on Oct.
27 when Enzo Bruni walked into
the Marketplace cafeteria with
a full head of hair, something he
wouldn’t be walking out with.
Bruni, a carpenter with Facili-
ties Management, and Jillian Walk-
er, a clerk, were going to be shav-
ing their heads completely bald.
They were doing it to raise money
for Motorcycle Ride for Dad, an
organization that raises funds for
prostate cancer research.
Bruni’s 24 inches of hair would
be donated to Angel Hair for Kids,
an organization that makes wigs
for children who’ve lost their hair
from chemotherapy. His good
friend Sherry Thackeray, the hair-
dresser who would be doing the
head shaving, said “He’s only had
short hair once in his whole entire
life”.
Despite that, Bruni said he
wasn’t nervous about his upcom-
ing haircut. Neither was Walker,
who has already shaved her head
for similar causes twice before.
The small stage in the centre of
the crowded cafeteria was set up Photo by Robyn DePratto
with chairs as Thackeray laid out LOCKS FOR LOVE: Ralph Aprile, V.P. of Facilities and Ancillary at Durham College, and Oshawa Mayor John Gray,
her equipment on a table. Ralph
prepare to cut 24 inches of Enzo Bruni’s hair to raise funds for cancer research.
Aprile, V.P. of Facilities and Ancil-
lary at Durham College, and Osha-
wa mayor John Gray were on hand each received a pair of scissors, on and insisted he wanted to get the ride’s logo was placed on her said afterwards, again running a
to help with the hair cutting. Bru- and got ready to begin. his head shaved too, “So we’ll head. hand over his head.
ni’s wife and sons had also showed match dad”. Then it was Bruni’s turn to have When all of the donations were
up to cheer their dad on. They grinned as, scissors in That idea was put on the shelf what little remained on his hair tallied up, they had raised over $3,
Soon it was time for the haircut- hand, they cut off the hair that though, and then it was Walker’s shorn off. Out came the buzzer 500.
ting to begin, and everyone took had been growing for seven years. turn to face the scissors. Thack- again, as Thackeray went to work. For more information on the
their places on the stage. Cheers Cheers came from the crowd once eray made quick work of her short The crowd laughed as she shaved Motorcycle Ride for Dad, or Angel
greeted the announcement of again as they held up the newly hair with the buzzer before using a Mohawk into his hair, and said Hair For Kids, you can see their
what was going on, as Bruni put shorn pigtails. Bruni grinned and a razor and shaving cream to fin- she was done. But his hair soon websites at http://motorcycleride-
his hair in pigtails in preparation ran his hand over his newly short- ish the job. She too was cheered met the same fate as Walker’s. “It fordad.org/, and http://www.achil-
for the big snip. Gray and Aprile ened hair, as his son Alex looked as she finished, and a toque with feels weird….it feels strange,” he dsvoicefoundation.com/.
Students flock to Whitby open house
were all on display. However, some professors found that it wasn’t just the
By Andrew Huska As well, organizations like the Student Association, the teens who were interested.
Chronicle Staff Durham Lords varsity athletics program and representa- “It’s been the parents more than the children who were
tives of the Financial Aid office and admissions were on asking questions,” said Tool and Die, General Machining
Durham College Whitby campus held its annual open hand to answer questions. professor Andrew Prior.
house on Oct. 23 at the school on Consumers Road in Whit- Fourteen-year-old Tim Ellison, a Grade 9 student at St. “Some of them were not quite sure what to do, but that’s
by. Stephen’s Catholic Secondary School in Bowmanville, what the open house is all about.”
The campus opened its doors to prospective students of found the event helpful. Plumbing HVAC professor Jerry Wood said the crowds
all ages and their friends and families. They could tour the “I’d say it has helped a lot,” he said. were pretty steady throughout the evening and he said he
school on their own or with student ambassadors and meet Ellison said he’s considering going into nuclear engineer- would always take time to explain apprenticeships because
with professors and see demonstrations of various pro- ing. they’re so important.
grams and courses. The school’s hallways were packed with more teens and “What I like to explain is the courses are pathways to ap-
Programs like Electrical Technician, Gas Technician 2, their parents as they examined displays and went into class- prenticeships,” he said.
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques, vari- rooms, and where professors showed them the tools they “Most people don’t understand it’s on-the-job training,
ous Mechanical Technician and Techniques courses, Mo- would use if they decide to enrol in that particular program and they have to get the job in order to succeed later on.”
tive Power Technicians and Power Engineering Technician and what the requirements would be.
Bet you don’t Spas, slippers and fashion at
Know the Score Women’s Weekend Show five-question quiz that focuses on The show will take place on tox treatments. Chick flicks will
By Krista Paxton the program’s four messages. By Melissa Bies Jan. 24 and 25 at the Ajax con- be played and ladies will be able
Chronicle staff Chronicle Staff vention centre. Tickets are a to sip on Cosmopolitan martinis
Information will be provided
between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and hefty $199 a pop, but include a while browsing through shops
I’ll bet you 10 bucks you’ll be at students can also enter to win Oh yes, its ladies’ night. Actu- full weekend of spa services, a and displays, getting their hair
Vendor’s Alley this week. prizes, including gift certificates ally, it’s ladies’ weekend. robe and slippers, fitness and done or taking yoga or belly
The Responsible Gambling to local restaurants and a $1,500 If you’re looking for some- dance classes, a professional bra dancing classes.
Council will visit Durham College scholarship. thing fun to do with your girl- fitting, fashion shows, and give- There are 500 tickets avail-
Nov. 3 to 6, and display their Know The Know the Score website friends, or the perfect holiday aways. able to the show. Tickets can
the Score program in Vendor’s Al- states that people between the gift for your mom, sister or aunt, Other services will be avail- be purchased at the Womens’
ley. ages of 18 and 24 are at the high- tickets to the Womens’ Weekend able for an additional cost, such Weekend Show website at www.
Know the Score is a program est risk of developing a gambling Show are perfect. as permanent make-up and bo- womensweekendshow.com.
developed to address student gam- problem.
bling. Participants will complete a
The Chronicle November 4, 2008 7
CAMPUS NEWS
A Second Career is in sight Leer and Johnson Controls, have devastated
By Krista Paxton the community.
Chronicle staff
“For every one GM worker we see, it’s
probably five to seven other feeder com-
Thousands of Durham Region workers
pany employees that we see,” said Ramsay.
were laid off this past year, creating a land-
“So it’s just a massive volume. But we give
slide in an already rocky economy. But a
them hope in the midst of frustration, and
program launched by the provincial govern-
try to deal with big life changes.”
ment on June 2 is providing those workers a
The next step is choosing a college. If
second chance.
the applicant selects Durham, Hawkins
Ontario colleges, including Durham,
prepares an information package, which
kicked off Second Career this year, a pro-
includes a breakdown of fees, program start
gram funded by the provincial government
and end dates, as well as scheduled breaks.
designed to retrain workers for success in
The student will receive funding provid-
an in-demand job field.
ed he selects a program that offers a mini-
“It’s a terrific option for people who may
mum of 18 instructional hours per week,
have been entertaining the idea for a long
and completes it. Courses can be in-class
time, but didn’t necessarily have the fund-
or online.
ing,” said Sue Hawkins, Second Career co-
“It’s important to show support to the
ordinator at Durham College.
community,” said Hawkins. “With the Dur-
Workers are eligible if they apply within
ham Region layoffs occurring, it’s a benefit
52 weeks of the lay-off date, and have no
to retrain.”
choice of getting a job in their community
Following diploma completion, employ-
matching their skills.
ment counsellors regroup with the student
The road to a second career begins at an
for resume and interview building skills, re-
employment centre, which determines eli-
ferrals to job-finding clubs, and tips for tap-
gibility, and provides advice. Employment
ping into the hidden job market.
centres, such as VPI Employment Counsel-
“We take them to the end,” said Ramsay.
ling Services in Oshawa, determine a per- Photo by Krista Paxton
“A person can have a more effective job
son’s personality, aptitude, strengths, weak-
search than the average person who’s just
nesses and interests, guiding that person STANDING PROUD: Enoch Ramsay, counsellor at VPI Employment sending resumes off online or dropping
toward a suitable career goal. Counselling Services, helps recently unemployed people find work. them off to employers.”
“At the employment centre you would be
VPI also offers assistance to workers who
assigned a counsellor who would assist in
them, find out their background and some $28,000 from the provincial government to quit, were fired, or lost their job due to ill-
completing the application,” said Hawkins.
of their interests.” cover tuition and living expenses. Funding ness.
Whether people have big dreams or little
From there short-and long-term goals is provided for a maximum of two years, and Second Career provides choices, and al-
direction, they can sit down with a counsel-
are established. A long-term goal to pursue is intended for occupations requiring a col- lows workers to create a future disconnect-
lor and explore possibilities through a two-
nursing could begin with short-term train- lege education. ed from the whims of a poor economy.
week career exploration program.
ing in a nursing assistance program. Other Counsellors also provide job market in- Ramsay often receives calls from clients
“We’re making sure we guide people
Second Career programs include dental formation, which is important to determine who share program successes or achieve-
from A to Z to ensure they go through all
care, computer and information systems in-demand fields. Specifically in Durham ments in a new career.
the proper steps,” said Enoch Ramsay, em-
and finance, just to name a few. Region where recent layoffs from General “It’s absolutely amazing,” he said. “It
ployment counsellor at VPI. “I sit down with
Successful applicants could receive up to Motors and its feeder companies, such as makes it all worth it.”
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, Bow your heads
transgender students unite in remembrance
By Jayme Quinn
Chronicle Staff
As president, Charron over-
sees the activities Pride are in-
volved with, including the Posi-
residence room or apartment
means that you are contribut-
ing to the creation of an envi-
on November 11 and died in the First and Second
tive Space campaign to raise ronment that welcomes sexual By Amanda Press World Wars.
Red, orange, yellow, green, awareness and visibility of safe diversity,” said the UoT’s positive Chronicle Staff -
blue, indigo and violet are the and supportive places on cam- space website. nally called Armistice Day and
beautiful colours of the rainbow. pus for homosexuals and those “We also do awareness stuff Every year, millions of people was first conducted in 1919 as it
These seven colours also sym- questioning their sexuality. such as promote World AIDS across the country take a mo- commemorated the end of the
bolize the diversity in the gay The campaign was started at day by handing out pamphlets ment to remember the soldiers First World War on Monday Nov.
community. Durham College Durham and UOIT two years and safe sex kits,” said Charron. who gave their lives and service 11, 1918
and UOIT have a social group ago, but it has been in many Group members also take part to our country. Every year on Nov. -
that use these colours proudly, universities and colleges across in diversity week and promote 11 at 11 a.m. we pay our respects duced a bill that would place Ar-
Pride. Ontario. LGBTQ by handing out more to those who fought to make our mistice Day on a fixed day, Nov.
Pride has been on campus safe sex kits and pamphlets. country a better place. 11
‘
for five years and has 60 to 80 Along with the community According to the Royal Cana-
active members. The group gets involvement, they have their dian Legion, name to Remembrance Day
together once every month and We just want own group outings once every -
has movie and game nights. all the LGBTQ to semester. They go out for dinner ute to the Canadians who fought marks the 90th anniversary of the
“We just want all the LGBTQ end of the First World War
[lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgen-
know there are and have a night of fun at NEBS
Funworld.
others like us out
der, and questioning] to know
there are others like us out there
so our meetings let us get to
know everyone,” said Claudette
there...
’
“At the end of the year we take
a bus to Toronto and hang out at
the gay village for the day,” said
In Flanders fields...
By Amanda Press operations
Claudette Charron Charron.
Charron, the group’s president. Chronicle Staff
The group has faced some
Charron has been the presi- Campaign is the last Friday in Oc-
“We hope one day to reach challenges along the way, such
dent for two years. She had never Wearing a poppy not only tober
the levels that other universities as people not understanding
led a group before, so it has been and colleges have obtained.” said what the pride button stands for shows respect towards veterans
a bit of a challenge, she said. She and fallen soldiers, but also all Campaign go towards ex-service
Charron or thinking they can’t support
got involved with Pride because proceeds go directly to people people who are in need finan-
The University of Toronto has them because they are straight,
she thought it would be cool to who served our country that are cially, as well as funds for medical
had a Positive Space Committee she said. Pride has become a
meet students who had the same in need. appliances and research, home
since 1995. well-known group on campus
sexual preference as herself. services and care facilities
“Whether you are straight, and will continue to help out the
“I saw a poster on the wall one lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgen- community. as it was a flower that bloomed
day at school and I thought it over the graves of fallen soldiers most important programs for the
der, transsexual or queer, putting Anyone interested in attend-
would a great thing to meet oth- - Canadian Legion
a Positive Space sticker on the ing the monthly meetings they
er LGBTQ students’ since I didn’t door of your office, on your com- are held at the SA Service Center membrance and a visual pledge
know any,” said Charron. to never forget all Canadians who the left side of a garment or close
puter, notebook, bulletin board, from 7 to 10 p.m.
gave their lives in war and military to the heart
8 The Chronicle November 4, 2008
CAMPUS NEWS
Save money with student insurance
which includes X-rays and diagnostic ser-
Durham College vices, is covered. But for minor restoration,
extractions and oral surgery, the coverage
students benefit is 75 per cent. Some of the dental coverage
(at 10 per cent) includes root canal therapy,
crowns, bridges, and dentures.
on many medical Ambulance costs are covered at 80 per
cent and paramedical practitioners are
expenses with SIP covered at 80 per cent up to a maximum of
$300 each policy year.
Some services such as psychologists,
By Jonnel Briscoe or speech therapists if recommended by a
Chronicle Staff physician, may need a doctor referral, says
Donna Judson, office co-ordinator for the
The Student Insurance Plan is impor- SA.
tant for students whose families don’t have If you are already covered, Judson says
insurance coverage and also for those who you can opt out but if you miss the deadline
would like to save extra money on medical you can use co-ordination of benefits with a
expenses. second plan.
Full-time students at Durham College You can use the plan to get coverage and
are automatically covered by the benefits you can claim whatever your balance is
and can also opt out if they are covered by from the other company.
another company. Students who started school in Septem-
ClaimSecure pays your drug, dental, ber cannot opt out in January. January opt
Photo by Jonnel Briscoe
and extended health care claims. The ben- out is for January-start students only.
efits run through Sept. 1-Aug. 31. Coverage Forms and booklets can be found online
includes: prescription, dental, ambulance, SELLING DRUGS: Vijay Pandya, campus pharmacist manager, assists at www.your-sa.ca under services/health
orthopedic supplies, and vision care. Sherry-Ann Campbell, a Durham College student. plan. Or Visit the SA office upstairs in the
For pay-direct drug or dental claims the Student Centre.
pharmacy or dentist needs to be presented If you have any questions or need help
tion costs. If students visit a doctor on cam- automatically get the discount.
with your group number 513974 and ‘D’ fol- with the forms contact Judson at donna.
pus and they are written a prescription, they For dental, on the other hand, 100 per
lowed by your student number. judson@dc-uoit.ca or call 905-721-0457 ext.
can just present their student card and they cent of one examination and consultation,
The plan covers 80 per cent of prescrip- 221 or email help@aclstudentbenifits.com.
Stress help at campus health centre
By Ryan Joseph might visit me every week,” Keeley said. up to six sessions. Staff and faculty can also visit a counsel-
Chronicle Staff Stress is a major issue with students during exam time, lor on or off campus, but they are covered under the Em-
and when assignments are due as well. “Students become ployer Assistance Program (EAP).
Your partner just broke up with you last night, and on overwhelmed and can’t cope,” Keeley said. Sessions are confidential and no information is re-
top of that you are stressed out over three mid-term tests Some people might get Seasonal affective disorder leased without the students written permission. “If some-
this week , and a term assignment that is worth 15 per (SAD) which is a mood disorder in which people who have one calls to ask about a meeting, that information can’t be
cent. You need help. normal mental health throughout the year experience de- released,” Keeley said.
For people who want to speak to a counsellor there are pressive symptoms in the winter. They can become sen- With confidentiality comes the rules of the game. If a
two available at the health centre ready to help students, sitive to light disappearance and climate changes, Keeley person is a danger to themself or anyone else, or if peo-
staff, and faculty on campus. said. ple under the age of 16 are being neglected, Keleey must
Dan Keeley has been a counsellor at the centre for two Techniques used to help clients include challenging report it. Also if someone is in a court proceeding and
years. He works along side mental health nurse Mary- them to open up about their issues, using attachment meeting records get subpoenaed all information must be
Alice Harvey to help clients deal with stress, depression, therapy that deals with family influences on a client’s life, handed to the court.
anxiety, and difficult personal relationships. Issues that and working on emotional reactions by discussing when People can make an appointment by calling the health
students can run into as a result of stress are lack of sleep, there wasn’t an issue and how it was different. There is also centre at 905-721-3037. Office hours are Monday to Fri-
inability to concentrate, not eating properly, not being able trauma recovery where Keeley discusses with clients the day 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Keeley’s hours are Monday, Wednes-
to enjoy life or cope with disappointments. Harvey, who affects of abuse in their life. day, and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday are
has been a counsellor on campus for seven years, special- Counselling services are free to students on campus. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
izes in personal ,and special needs counselling. As part of the Student Support Plan (SSP) they also have For emergencies after hours call 905-666-0483 or
“Some people might visit me once or twice, others access to counselling off campus. Students are guaranteed 1-800-742-1890.
Keep fit and have fun at the DC/UOIT gym
and cardio equipment, and a track, which
A full-fledged, Edwards says, “is great for when winter
comes.”
free gymnasium Another advantage of the Flex Centre is
that it is free for all UOIT/Durham College
students. Most gyms have a monthly cost,
on campus which many students cannot afford. A free
gym membership can lead to a stress-free
and productive workout. Also the Flex Cen-
tre is not limited to UOIT/Durham College.
By Jamilah McCarthy Guests can pay a daily fee of $8, which is
Chronicle Staff considerably less than other gyms.
Nick Brown, a Durham College student,
With assignments and midterms running and member of the Durham Lords basket-
rapidly through the minds of most students, ball team, says he loves the school gym.
it’s easy to forget about the gym, but many “I like that it’s spacious, it gives me the
students are spending money on member- privacy I need to enjoy my workout.” Brown
ships at other gyms when a gym with all likes that the gym has been upgraded. “It’s
the essentials for a healthier lifestyle is right not like we’re using old equipment”. Dave
here on campus. Having a gym on campus Parks, another DC student and Lords team-
is convenient and more students need to mate, says, “It’s better than most gyms.”
take advantage of it. The Flex Centre’s hours are convenient
Photo by Jamilah McCarthy According to Kathleen Edwards, a facil- for students to schedule their time around
ity supervisor, there are many advantages to because it is open from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m.
PUMPING IRON: Nick Brown, a Durham College student and Durham working out at the Flex Centre. “It has a nice Besides all the equipment, the Flex Cen-
Lords basketball player, works out on campus. workout environment,” she says. The Flex tre offers personal trainers and yoga, spin,
Centre offers numerous weight machines and aerobic classes.
The Chronicle November 4, 2008 9
CAMPUS NEWS
Making a difference step by step
By Jaspinder Kaur Walkers could also purchase
Jassal T-shirts and hats with all proceeds
Chronicle Staff
going towards Gulu. Those who
had received pledges for $100 or
SHARE turned the campus
more received free T-shirts at the
orange and danced and cheered
event.
their way through Oshawa on Oct.
Halfway through the walk, An-
25 in the annul Gulu Walk.
thony Boland, co-founder of the
Two Canadians initially started
UOIT student group Boycott the
Gulu Walk. Adrian Bradbury and
Bottle, provided water for those
Kieran Hayward did this to high-
walking in bio-gradable cups.
light the turmoil children face in
With rain continuing to fall, that
Northern Uganda. These children
still did not stop the walkers from
walk each night to towns such as
cheering- this team even louder.
Gulu for fear of being raped, ab-
Kirandeep Singh Kainth, a for-
ducted or even worse killed by the
mer UOIT student, has attended
Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), a
the walks in the past and believes
rebel self-proclaimed Christian
it is an amazing cause and that ev-
guerilla army.
eryone should participate. “I am a
The walk began at noon at Me-
reason for hope. If we don’t help
morial Park and ended at campus
who will,” said Kainth.
at 2 p.m. opening ceremonies
Once students had arrived at
started at 11:30 a.m and were led
the end location (UA East Atrium)
by UOIT students Rima Karam
they were greeting by SHARE
and Zaineb Al-Haddawai, who
leadership.
were this year’s project leaders for
Photo by Jaspinder Kaur Jassal Pizza and drinks were provided
the event.
to those who made the finish line
Ithemba Choir from DC/UOIT
and Kiran Somjee the president of
was also in attendance and sang PUTTING THEIR BEST FOOT FORWARD: Walk participants, back: Sarah Crawford,
SHARE ending by thanking those
two beautiful songs that fit right Schenell Osario, Samantha; and in front Harkiran Jassal. who attended and donated.
into the cause.
“I think that we were able to fo-
Members and mentees of one of his limbs due to all the work “I want to help the children in dancing.
cus more on the real reason for do-
SHARE also read stories dealing he was put through. A special guest Africa, so that they can live a hap- Although the forecast showed
ing the walk and the student body
with real life issues that the chil- speaker, nine-year-old Harkiran py life,” she said. rain for the entire day, that did not
realized that, and we had incred-
dren of Uganda have been affect- Kaur Jassal, a Grade 5 student at Towards the end of the speech- stop those participating from walk-
ible high spirits and a passionate
ed by. West Creek Public School in Pick- es, the entire SHARE team got on ing. SHARE provided rain ponchos
response, which made the walk
One of the stories, titled Antho- ering, gave a speech on how we all stage and performed their Gulu to walkers to prevent them from
incredibly successful.”
ny, spoke about a boy who had lost could be a reason for hope. cheer, which had the entire crowd getting wet.
Shoes on show Somjee is giving her The Bata Museum will be auc-
By Shenieka
all when helping out
Russell-Metcalf
Chronicle Staff
The Bata shoe museum will be
tioning off celebrity-decorated
socks on their website and all pro-
ceeds from this event will be given
to Dixon Hall Resources and Sup-
port Services for Out of the Cold.
kicking off its annual world kind- president. “I ran for president be- I saw the true potential of our
For more details check out the cause I believe in this organiza- team, and the attitude of our ex-
ness day fundraiser, the warm–
the-sole sock drive on Nov. 13. Bata Shoe Museum website,
www.batashoemuseum.ca.
Kiran Somjee tion and I believe it can make a
difference in our community, in
ecutives. I saw a definition of our
entire organization in each and
climbs to our school and in our world. And
with that belief why wouldn’t I
every one of our faces.”
Somjee believes strongly in
want to become a part of, and her team and said that they are a
the top with play a huge role in something so
amazing?”
huge motivation to her. “The pas-
sion in my heart, the passion in
SHARE Somjee said she was filled
with mixed emotions upon be-
the eyes of our team, our poten-
tial and the vision of accomplish-
ing elected: joy, excitement and ing our goals with that passion,”
By Jaspinder Kaur shock. “With such a role comes said Somjee about her team.
Jassal great responsibility, but it also Picturing the smiles on their
Chronicle Staff comes with satisfaction and faces shows her that each and
great joy.” every one of them is dedicated
Unreal. SHARE’s main focus is on to making a difference.
The only word that describes community outreach, and this “I picture the faces of those
one student’s experience with year they will be introducing whom we are fundraising for. I
SHARE. more events and activities that see them benefitting from what
Kiran Somjee started as a vol- are humanitarian-based. we are doing or the goal that we
unteer in her first year at UOIT Somjee has been busy work- are trying to achieve. When I
and climbed her way up to the ing alongside her executive team do that, I see a better world and
top with dedication. She is now in one of SHARE’s biggest fund- that is what motivates me,” said
the president. During her second raisers, Gulu Walk, which is held Somjee.
year, Somjee joined the mentor- every year in support of children Somjee is off to a great start
ship program and became more in Uganda.She recalls waking up and cannot wait to introduce
involved. It was then that she one Tuesday morning to find out some of SHARE’s new projects.
paired up with the co-founder that SHARE was facing a finan- They will be partaking in some
and vice-president of SHARE at cial obstacle with its first event, smaller events and smaller fund-
that time. “I had the honour and Gulu. raisers for a variety of different
wonderful opportunity of shad- “I was disheartened even tell- campaigns.
owing Bilal Rabah,” said Somjee. ing them (SHARE members) and SHARE is growing in num-
Once you have become a seeing their faces drop, but what bers each year, and is in the pro-
mentee, you are given the op- followed was something miracu- cess of interviewing prospective
portunity to nominate yourself lous and something amazing,” mentees. Anyone can join. To
and others for a position on the said Somjee. learn more about the organiza-
executive team for the following After a little discussion the tion you can attend one of their
year; Somjee ran for secretary team came up with different weekly meetings or you could
and was elected. ways of raising funds for Gulu. “I visit their official website www.
But this year Somjee was saw a fire build up and passion sharedcuoit.org and email them
nominated for a higher position, arise like I’ve never seen before. at dcuoit@sharecanada.org.
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Building a computer is easier than it seems
But it doesn’t take a dedicated portant to know “you get what you a computer for $600 and one for and fan are firmly locked in, it’s
By Cotey Paterson geek to build a system. pay for,” says Grieder. $300 and they will get the $300 time to mount the motherboard.
Chronicle Staff
Almost anyone can do it with “Like if you see a motherboard one just because it’s cheap. Then The ports on the board are
A nerd hunched over an open ease. All it takes is a bit of reading that’s 30 bucks and you see an- the computer won’t do what they lined up with the holes in the bezel
computer case with wires and and patience. other that’s 70 bucks, it’s not that need because it’s underpowered and the board is screwed in.
cords dangling from his shoulder, Dave Grieder and Brad Diabo, they jacked the price $40. There’s for what they’re doing and it’s un- If the board doesn’t include on-
sweat dripping from his face, fully or The Computer Innovators, own key differences in those mother- upgradable.” board video, which is optional, the
equipped with a pocket protector, and operate a small computer boards,” he said. “So if you pay for a One choice you need to make video card is inserted into the slot
suspenders, glasses and sporting store in Whitby where they sell $30 board you get $30 of quality.” is AMD or Intel. under the processor and fastened
a beer gut, fiddles with his tools computers and parts. On top of a motherboard, the Like any industry, the comput- to the case with a single screw.
while watching Star Wars for the They also provide technical main board where everything er market has plenty of competi- Any other cards, like an option-
1,000th time. support and information, build plugs in and comes together, the tion and deciding on one of those al sound card, are plugged into the
That might be the image that and repair systems and do onsite necessary parts to start assembly two processor manufacturers can slots under the video and fastened
comes to mind when thinking of service for companies. are a processor, also called a CPU, be important. in the same way.
someone who builds computers. When building systems, it’s im- memory, or RAM, a hard drive, They both have different CPU Then the hard drive and any
where the operating system and sockets and an AMD processor optical drives are screwed into
files are stored, a case, which usu- calls for an AMD motherboard their appropriate cages.
ally includes a power supply, an and vice versa. But it’s mostly per- The last thing to do, and prob-
optical drive, like a DVD burner, sonal preference. ably most complicated, is to con-
and of course an operating system, Once all parts are ready and the nect the serial and power cables.
like Windows or Linux. Mac OSX case is lying flat with the door off, Most components need two
only works with Apple hardware the first step is to screw the risers cords running to them, one for
and that is a completely different into the pre-cut holes on the case’s power and the other for infor-
ball game. back plate. mation, and everything needs to
There is also the option of buy- “Cases come with all the connect with the motherboard in
ing a video card for those hardcore mounting hardware: the screws some way.
gamers, or just getting a mother- you’ll need to assemble it all,” said First, you plug two cables di-
board that has onboard video for Grieder. rectly from the power supply to
basic office use and solitaire. Then take the bezel, a thin metal the motherboard, one thick and
The computer innovators don’t piece that comes with the mother- one thin.
charge for labour when it comes to board where all the ports will stick Like all other cables, they only
building a new system. out the back, and simply snap it in fit in one place.
Buying a computer from them place. Then each component, like the
is the same price as choosing parts “You won’t be able to use the hard drive and DVD drive, each
and building it yourself, according old one (the bezel) because every get a power cable from the supply.
to Diabo and Grieder. They make motherboard comes with their Depending on how advanced
more money on repairs and ser- own,” he said. the video card is it may need a
vice. Before the motherboard is power cable as well.
“The main difference is if some- mounted on the risers, the pro- Then thin serial cables are con-
one’s just trying to learn – then cessor and memory should be in- nected from the motherboard to
great – but if they’re just looking serted. the optical drives and hard drive,
to get the tower together at a good One thing to remember is that which have only one other port.
price point then it makes no differ- every component has an obvious- Cards that are directly inserted
ence,” said Diabo. ly shaped and labelled slot, so it’s into the board don’t require an
But you can easily save money hard to go wrong, says Grieder. info-type cable.
by knowing which stores to buy The RAM is lined up to the Finally, the tiny wires that con-
from, finding parts online or buy- appropriate long, thin slots and trol things like the power and reset
ing used components from other pushed until the clips click into buttons on the front of the case are
people. place. plugged into the motherboard.
“Soon you’re going to be able As for the CPU, “You can see They are usually colour coded
to buy computers at 7/11,” added how there are little notches – you and labelled, too.
Grieder with a chuckle. “Every- just line them up in the slot and it After you successfully turn on
body sells them.” easily pops in there,” said Grieder. the computer you can install an
The average price for a basic “There’s nothing to it.” operating system, like Windows, by
office computer can range from The processor should be locked following the on-screen prompts.
$350 to $550, but a gaming system in with the small bar attached to Building a computer may seem
with all the bells and whistles can the socket and the heat sink and overwhelming, but in reality it’s a
cost anywhere from $900 to $1500 fan, included with the CPU, gently straightforward process.
and beyond. placed on top of the chip and also With a little research anyone
It depends how much power locked into place. can do it, not just the Star Wars
you need and how much money “Make sure the CPU fan is nerd.
you can spare. plugged in or it can get way too hot If all this still sounds too com-
“A lot of people only look at and fry,” said Diabo. “The hotter a plicated, check out the nearest
price when shopping for comput- system runs the slower it goes.” 7/11.
ers,” said Grieder. “They’ll look at After the processor, memory
Beloved Green Party candidate dies
in horrific drunk driving accident
By Matt Bird
Chronicle Staff
Oshawa Green Party candidate
Pat Gostlin died Oct. 26 in an acci-
dent involving a drunk driver.
Gostlin, 58, was killed early Sun-
day morning when a van struck
her car at the intersection of Park
Road and John Street.
According to a police report,
she was pronounced dead at the
scene.
Photo by Cotey Paterson
The driver of the van, a Bow-
manville man, was uninjured. A HAPPIER TIME: Pat Gostlin was called full of life, kind
He has been charged with im- and incredible by friends and family.
paired driving and failing to re-
ing roughly seven per cent of the “instrumental” in ensuring that
main at the scene of an accident.
votes in Oshawa riding. party leader Elizabeth May got a
Gostlin ran for the Green Party
According to a press release by spot in the televised leaders de-
in the recent federal election, tak-
the Green Party, Gostlin was also bates.
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Gallery
Diwali lights the night opens in
Ontario ways.
Hindus celebrate Di-
wali to commemorate the
The Diwali Festival of Lights
wards the end of week,
family comes over and we
have a party.”
Toronto
return of their most wor- Diwali was previously called Not only do they cel-
Hindus shipped god, Rama, after
a 14-year exile in the forest
Deepawali, which in Sanskrit
means row of lamps
ebrate among family but
also both Hindus and By Nicki Lamont
Chronicle staff
defeating all evil. When he Sikhs go to their places
rejoice returned the people of his
kingdom (Ayodha) they
placed candles everywhere
Diwali is known as the Festival of
Lights but it also stands for the
for worship. Once there
they celebrate with others,
light candles and listen to
The new Art Gallery of On-
tario will open next Friday,
new year of luck and wealth Nov. 14.
By Jaspinder to celebrate the victory of hymns before leaving to go
good over evil within every home. The downtown Toronto
K Jassal Diwali will be held on Oct. 17 next gallery is revealing 110 galler-
Chronicle Staff human being. year and Nov. 5 in 2010 “It’s a very joyous oc-
Sikhs celebrate Diwali casion. We dress up and ies, which will hold over 4,000
because it was also on this spend time with our fam- pieces of art during the three-
It is similar to Christmas Buddhists and Jains also day weekend celebration.
for some, but instead of a day that the sixth guru, celebrate Diwali ily. It is as though Christ-
Guru Hargobind Singh Ji, mas has come early,” states Opening day will have
tree the main attraction is many events for students to
candles. was freed from imprison- on Diwali, the Harmandar the house, which repre- Simran Dhillon, a former
ment along with 52 Hindu DC student, who is also a attend, including the presen-
Each fall Hindus and Sahib, also known as The sents an invitation to the
kings who were held as po- Sikh. tation of a partnership cer-
Sikhs all around the world Golden Temple, was lit god of wealth to come in,”
litical prisoners. In October On Diwali night, skies emony with Citizenship and
celebrate Diwali, the Fes- with many lamps in cel- said Neha Mathur, a stu-
1619 he became known as are lit with fireworks. In Immigration Canada and the
tival of Lights. This year it ebration of his freedom. dent at U of T, who is also
the Bhandi Chhorh (deliv- some countries, such as Institute for Canadian Citi-
was held on Oct. 28. Al- On Diwali, candles are Hindu.
erer from prison). India, England and Singa- zenship.
though celebrated for two lit around the house and “We begin by having a
When he returned to pore, Diwali has become a “There will be a round
different reasons the reli- families exchange gifts. Lakshami pooja (prayer)
his hometown of Amritsar national holiday. table meeting with new citi-
gions celebrate in similar “We put candles all over in the beginning and to-
zens of Canada to discuss
the definition of what it is to
be a citizen,” says AGO media
relations representative An-
tonitta Mirabelli.
The newly transformed
AGO will have nearly 50 per
cent more viewing space, in-
cluding new rooms for the
gallery’s main areas. Cana-
dian, Contemporary, Prints
and Drawing, and Photogra-
phy will now each have their
own section of the AGO.
The public opening will
last from Friday, Nov. 14 to
Sunday, Nov.16. Durham stu-
dents can attend the three-
day event for free. For more
information visit www.ago.
net.
Students
celebrate
Nov. 11
ceremony
By Krystin Spittal
Chronicle Staff
Inspire, hope and remember.
Luminarias will be sold in the
UA atrium and Vendors Alley Nov.
5, 6, 7, 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. for the Remembrance Day
ceremony Nov. 11.
Students purchasing a lumi-
naria will receive a ticket to the
event, to be held from 7 p.m. until
9 p.m. The ticket given may also be
used to redeem a hot chocolate
and baked good on the night of the
event.
On Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. the lumi-
naria will create a lighted display
around the reflective pond near
the library. Drinks, performances
and guest speakers will be there to
entertain until 9 p.m.
Luminarias are sold for $2 for
one, or $5 for three.
For more information, contact
your Student Association.
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Spend money, and build your savings
cial life can get rather stressful, but account is where all of the money cate everyone on the concept of the money is not locked into the
One bank once you get the handle on one
the others tend to follow suit.
saved goes and accumulates inter-
est as well.
saving what we call small wins,”
says Wood.
account,” explains Wood. “If for
any reason there is an emergency,
The Pan Canadian Study of From there all of the savings Small wins are a concept that all that has to be done is a money
offers a first-year college students shows
that 47 per cent of respondents
are up to the individual. For every-
thing purchased with the debit-
was inspired by the Automatic
Millionaire, David Bauch, author
transfer. We find that clients are
very comforted that their money is
are very concerned about having card, the amount of the purchase of the Automatic Millionaire se- accessible if needed.”
saving plan enough money to pay for their
education and living expenses and
is rounded up to either $1 or $5
and the difference goes into the
ries.
“Small wins is a simple con-
Bank the Rest also requires
no additional fees. You just pay
43 per cent are concerned about Money Master where it sits and cept: save small amounts at a time for your regular monthly account
for students paying back the debts accumulat-
ed during the study period.
Scotiabank has come up with
gains interest. The more you use
your card for purchases, the more
money you will save.
and you are less likely to fail,” says
Wood. “If you are on a tight budget
you can save small amounts and
package, another penny-pinching
way for starving college students
to save money.
By Beth Lafay
Chronicle Staff a plan to encourage saving by “It’s so simple, it doesn’t get increase it when you are ready.” “When incomes change, we
rounding up purchases and saving any better than this,” says Bonnie With technology always ad- call those lifestyles changes,” said
Being a student and balancing the difference. Wood, customer relations repre- vancing and everyone constantly Wood. “People are sometimes able
priorities is never easy. It’s not To get started, the first thing you sentative at Scotia bank, Oshawa swiping cards, Bank the Rest com- to up their savings. One day they
difficult to get bogged down by need is a Scotiabank chequing or main branch. plements the Interac world. could be saving for a car, and a few
all of the responsibilities. Juggling savings account with a debit card. “When we ask student clients “This is a great program for stu- months or years later a house. It’s
finances, school and having a so- Then a Money Master savings ac- about saving they always say that dents especially because not only great to see people through from
count will have to be set up. This they can’t do it, so we try and edu- do your savings gain interest, but the start to finish.”
Get the flu shot, it’s free
By Ingrid Saravia flu shot.
Chronicle Staff According to the health de-
partment, it’s important for all
Durham Region Health De- eligible residents to be vaccinat-
partment will provide free com- ed against influenze, especially
munity flu vaccine clinics from for households with newborn
Nov. 1 until Jan. 5. babies.
The health department will Flu shots will also be avail-
host 21 free walk-in community able from most doctors’ offices
flu clinics at various locations and medical clinics.
throughout Durham Region. For more information on
All residents six months of age influenza call 905-666 6241 or
and older are eligible for a free visit www.region.durham.on.ca
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Evening of celebration McLeod gives
By Rachael Coombs
Chronicle Staff
poetry reading
It was a night of happiness,
an easy road.
satisfaction, laughter and tears of
joy at the Evening of Celebration
By Robyn DePratto “I got about 15 rejection let-
Chronicle Staff ters before I got published,” he
on Oct. 24 at the Durham College
Marketplace. said, adding that there were
A rainy evening didn’t stop quite a few writers in his family.
The celebration commemorat- the poetry enthusiasts who
ed students and faculty of the con- He began the reading with
came out on the evening of Oct. poems from his new book, the
tinuing education programs for 27 to hear Trent professor Neal
their hard work and dedication. influence of his Cree heritage
McLeod read from his latest showing through in the Cree
Decorations of golden gauze, book. The event started just after
leaves and pumpkins covered the words mixed in with the English.
6 p.m. in a room on the bottom The poems had several different
ground and stage while providing floor of the Durham College li-
a nice imitation of autumn. subjects, from his grandparents,
brary, and was part of the Writ- to native legends, and even one
The Marketplace started to fill ers Reading series.
with family and friends as they about Bob Barker.
McLeod was reading from McLeod’s heritage was some-
waited for the honourees to enter his latest book, Gabriel’s Beach,
and receive their deserved recog- thing he obviously took great
named in honour of his grand- pride in, having grown up on a
nition. father. He also read from two of
Leading the way for the honou- Cree reserve, and he often inter-
his other published works; his rupted the reading to tell stories
rees was a bagpipe player, dressed first book of poetry called Songs
in authentic Scottish attire, who and anecdotes. He laughed as
to Kill a Whitokow, and another he said joking was their national
made quite an entrance by playing book entitled Cree Narrative
loud and clear. Photo by Rachael Coombs pastime, and talked about how
Memory: From Treaties to Con- his relatives often chided him,
Master of ceremonies Nancy GRADUATION: Susan Scherbak poses with her temporary Times.
Martin, director of the school of parents who traveled from Nova Scotia for grad. saying things like, “You haven’t
McLeod told the group he even killed a moose yet; what
continuing education, opened the wasn’t just a writer; he was also
platform for dean of the school of kind of Indian are you?”
tificate, each with a wide smile ments were served and everyone a professor, a filmmaker, an ac- He said what he enjoys most
continuing education, Jeanette tor and a graphic artist. In fact,
across their face. in the crowd mingled and chatted about writing is when stories
Barrett. both books of poetry featured
Some faculty who stood out for with their fellow colleagues and resonate with people and make
“Today marks a momentous art that he had created himself.
their many years of service were classmates. a real connection. He teaches at
day in the history of continuing He said he had been writing
Kenneth Lomp, Tom Marley and Graduates were able to try on a Trent University, in the Indig-
education at Durham College, as all his life, but it wasn’t always
Kim Sharpe, who all dedicated 20 robe and have their pictures taken enous Studies department.
we gather together to celebrate an
years to providing education, and with family and friends.
evening of celebration in honour
Tom Airey who devoted 25 years Scherbak posed with her fam-
of our students who have recently
of service to the college. ily, including her daughter Bailey,
achieved a continuous education
“Family and friends of the grad- who journeyed from West Virginia
certificate or diploma and also pay
uates, we know that you too have to be there, as well as Scherbak’s
tribute to our faculty for their years
supported your graduate in many parents who travelled to see her
of service,” said Barrett.
different ways. When they walk receive her award.
The awards were then present-
across the stage tonight, clap and They all smiled into the camera,
ed to the excited faculty members.
holler as loud as you want, tonight and parents, Gertrude and Ernest
“Tonight is a tribute to the
is a celebration of their success,” Hindley, both glowed with pride.
many faculty who have been with
said Martin. When receiving her award,
us for a great length of time. We
When graduates were pre- Scherbak said that she heard her
have faculty who have dedicated
sented with their certificates, the parents say to her onstage, “I’m so
themselves to their students for
crowd yelled and clapped with very proud of you.”
10, 15, 20 and 25 years. We have
excitement. One graduate’s family With tears in her eyes, Scherbak
great respect and admiration for
yelled out, “Go Mom!” said of her parents visit: “It’s very
the wonderful work that they do,”
Susan Scherbak, a graduate in special.”
she said.
the Counselling Techniques Cer- Barrett said of the students
Faculty were introduced by
tificate, was surprised onstage by who take the continuing educa-
their name and their length of ser-
her parents who travelled from tion programs: “Usually they are
vice to receive a certificate of grati-
Nova Scotia to be there. individuals with families and jobs. Photo by Robyn DePratto
tude.
Many posed for pictures tak-
The heartstrings of everyone in If someone has been out of school THE ART OF WRITING: Professor Neal McLeod
the crowd were pulled as a unified for a long period of time, it can signs a copy of his new book Gabriel’s Beach.
en by their family members and
“aww” flooded the room. be daunting. I think that they are
friends when receiving their cer-
Afterwards cake and refresh- amazing.”
Med Admin bake sale
By Robyn DePratto
Chronicle Staff
It was time for some treats, and
no tricks, when the students of the
Medical Administration program
held their Halloween bake sale on
Oct. 27.
Tables were covered in all kinds
of delicious goodies, ranging from
simple chocolate chip cookies to
rice crispie squares elaborately
decorated as graveyards. There
was even a cookie that looked
just like Jack Skellington from the
Nightmare Before Christmas, and
two different kinds of candy ap-
ples.
Candice Schultz, one of the
second-year students running the Photo by Robyn DePratto
bake sale, said they were raising
money for an event they were put- BAKED SUCCESS: Second-year Medical Admin
ting on as part of their communi- students man the table at the bake sale. Proceeds
cations course. go towards paying for class speakers.
They will be having three speak-
ers at the event, and the money paying for it. “We invite the first- Schultz. “We have to feed them
from the bake sale will go towards year office admin students,” said and buy gifts for the speakers.”
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Hip-hop rises from the ashes promotion and C.D. production. Jackson “If you look at the music, it’s really emo- he had any advice for aspiring rap artists,
By Edith Zikmann also records his own tracks from his base- tional and real,” added Jackson who is also Jackson replied with a chuckle,
Chronicle Staff ment studio in Courtice. constantly dropping mix tapes for Shadyville “I’m still aspiring myself.”
While other artists show and tell, Jack- Records. “Don’t take no for an answer. Keep going
When it comes to making it in hip-hop, son, a.k.a. Michael Smith, has what it takes to Despite his accomplishments, he re- at it. Keep doing what you’re trying to do,” he
Peter Jackson has a serious disadvantage show and prove, putting out mix tapes with mains surprisingly modest. When asked if added.
– he grew up in a Shadyville Re-
middle-class sub- cords and prepar-
urban neighbour- ing for the release
hood with two lov- of his upcoming
ing parents. He’s E.P. The Introduc-
got no dysfunc- tion Nov. 14.
tional family or life Opening up for
of hardship to draw such major acts
inspiration from. as Nas, Wu-Tang
Despite this Clan, Jim Jones,
handicap, Jackson Beenie Man, Lloyd
has been creating a Banks, Joe Bud-
lot of buzz around den, Jada Kiss and
Durham. Rich Boy, Jackson
The 23-year-old proves that deter-
Ajax native is also mination really
head of 90nickel can go a long way.
Entertainment. He is set to trav-
Based out of Dur- el across Canada
ham Region, the with D12, Obie
group of rappers Trice and Royce
and DJ’s are look- Da 5’9 on the up-
ing to make a name coming Never Say
for Toronto on the Never Tour, join-
world map of hip- ing them Nov. 14
hop. at the Big Sexy in
“We’re just try- Oshawa. He will
ing to do every- then set off on
thing we can,” a 14-show tour
Jackson said about making stops in
90nickel Entertain- Photo by Edith Zikmann Alberta, Manitoba
ment. REPRESENT: Peter Jackson shows and B.C.
He went on to off “The Hustlers Tears” while chat- For Jackson
explain how much ting about his love of hip-hop. what started as a
he loves hip-hop: childhood hobby
“It’s all I do. I soon developed
wake up hip-hop and go to sleep hip-hop.” into a full-fledged passion.
Jackson really does live hip-hop, taking “I was 16, rapping at house parties, and I
care of his own bookings, finding venues, really got into it...”
Students clubbin’
for a good reason “It is a way for people to keep in touch with
what’s happening in the community,” said
VIP access Lall.
They meet whenever there is an event to
discuss, or when they feel the need to meet
with VIP because they are always hanging out togeth-
er, said vice president Mitch Fookwe. “The
club is a very close-knit group,” said Fookwe.
Entertainment “We are all friends, we are all in the same fac-
ulty and we all have known each other since
first year and we are all now in our fourth.”
By Sarah Manns VIP Entertainment is only allowed to hold
Chronicle Staff two events at EP Taylor’s a year because there
are so many other clubs on campus that
You’re in a club, the music is blaring, and also need to hold events. Every one of their
you’re having an amazing time with your events sells out. They also collaborate with
friends. What you don’t realize is that this other clubs to try to help with other events.
exciting night is all for a good cause, all for a “We want to benefit the community as much
club on campus. as possible,” said Fookwe. “We would love to
The VIP entertainment club is “a club de- have more than two events, and we have ap-
signed to promote social awareness though plied for some but unfortunately we aren’t
entertainment,” said club president Jeremy able to get any more.”
Lall, in fourth year of Mechanical Engineer- According to Fookwe, the VIP Entertain-
ing and Management at UOIT. The club ment club is different than the rest of the
works with charities like the Canadian Can- clubs on campus. They play many different
cer Society. It uses entertainment to help types of music, not just all-modern day mu-
students become more aware of the com- sic. “We have a different kind of vibe, a differ-
munity. ent kind of music that you would not usually
Their most recent event was Jumpoff II, a hear on campus. We try to mingle everybody
pub that raised over $4,000 for the Canadian together so they can meet new people.”
Cancer Society. They are planning to branch out and work
There are about 30 members in total and with more charities. “We mainly focus on the
students can become involved by going on Canadian Cancer Society because a lot of us
facebook or asking to join by e-mail. Lall said have been touched personally by it.”
that students who want to get involved can VIP is planning for their next event in ear-
help with promotions for upcoming events ly January, a meltdown event, which will be
or other events the club may have going on. a pub night at EP Taylor’s.
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Technology goes hands-free
By Asmahan Garrib
Chronicle Staff Reasons not to
The provincial government in-
use a cellphone
troduced new legislation on Oct. while driving
28 proposing a ban on cellphone
and GPS use while driving. -
If passed the bill will penalize sponse time
drivers for talking or texting on a
handheld device while driving. The -
bill is also targeting GPS systems tion
used while driving as they also di-
vert attention from the road. -
“I can’t count the number of
times I’ve been texting while driv-
ing and looked up to see that I was
drifting into the other lane or I’ve
been stopped at a red light talking
on my phone and didn’t realize the -
light turned green, ” said Melissa fic violations
McDonnell, a paralegal student at
Durham College. Source: Ontario Medical Asso-
Cellphones are not just phones ciation
any more. People can talk, text,
email, surf the web, upload pic- Photo by Asmahan Garrib
tures, play games and much more REBEL ON THE ROAD: Dina El-Halabi on the phone and on the road. driving while talking on the phone
with their phones. These distrac- is still a distraction. The number of
tions make drivers four times times drivers checked their mir-
fines up to $500 if caught driving just make the roads more danger- “GM made all of their vehicles rors and gauges declined when
more likely to crash, according to while using a cellphone or hand- ous because instead of using my OnStar equipped,” said Nicole
an Ontario Medical Association they were talking on hands-free
held GPS. Instead drivers should phone up near the windshield so I Jones, an OnStar customer service phones, according to a 2007 study
study. use hands-free devices, like a Blu- can also keep my eyes on the road, representative. “This includes a
“The ban probably won’t stop by the Accident Analysis and Pre-
etooth earpiece, a speakerphone I will text down by my lap, so it will hands-free phone built right into vention journal.
me from using my phone while or a mounted GPS. be harder to pay attention to the the vehicle and turn-by-turn direc-
driving,” said Dina El-Halabi, a Transportation Minister Jim
“People will always find a way road.” tions, so instead of looking away Bradley developed the bill and if
former Durham College student. around these laws,” said El-Halabi. Vehicle manufacturing compa- from the road to a map or GPS sys-
“I’ll just be more cautious of police passed Ontario will follow Que-
“Texting is huge right now and you nies have taken the potential dan- tem, a voice tells drivers when to bec, Nova Scotia and Newfound-
when I’m doing it.” can’t text message on hands-free ger of handheld cellphones into turn as they drive.”
The legislation recommends land and Labrador in banning cell-
devices. If anything the ban will consideration. Even with hands-free devices, phones while driving.
penalties like demerit points and
The Chronicle November 4, 2008 21
ENTERTAINMENT
Regent Theatre receives makeover
Durham College-UOIT Chronicle
gundy tablecloths, and the smell of
By Krista Paxton fresh paint wafting through the air.
Chronicle Staff “It’s been one big push to get it
all done,” said Regent owner, Glyn
Drop the red from red carpet Laverick, who purchased the dere-
and what do you have? The Re- lict, old building for $700,000, and
gent Theatre’s Grand re-opening saved it from demolition. “There’s
on Oct. 25. Ticketholders turned things you don’t expect that come
up expecting a red carpet event, up, and it doesn’t matter how
but were greeted with a no carpet many hours a day you want to stay
event, outside or inside, as con- up, there never seem to be enough.
struction workers raced to lay the But it’s wonderful and everyone’s
last of the indoor flooring. been so supportive.”
Councillor Louise Parkes Finally the curtains to the main
stooped in her evening gown to re- theatre were drawn back, and the
trieve stray pieces of drywall from excited crowd crossed the thresh-
the theatre, for which she fought old into Oshawa’s (almost) fully
eight years to have restored, as her restored Regent Theatre.
husband Darryl Sherman, owner The walls were half painted, a
of Wilson Furniture and an Osha- ladder leaned against the mezza-
wa BIA board member, vacuumed nine, and masking tape marked
the remaining debris in his suit the rows, but the soft glow from five
and tie. chandeliers hung from the original
“We’re seeing the vision be- ceiling medallions combined with
come real and tangible,” said community spirit added the fin-
Parkes. “It doesn’t matter if the ishing touches.
drywall isn’t finished, the whole “It’s better than having an emp-
community came out to help, and ty building, and it’s all part of the
the theatre will be the heart of the fun,” said Oshawa resident Tricia
downtown.” Nokes, of the Regent’s unfinished
In a race to the finish, Parkes Photo by Krista Paxton state. “Timelines sometimes work
called out to the community the OPENING NIGHT: Owner Glyn Laverick and Director of Operations Lara Wiechula and sometimes don’t. I came and
day before the opening, and 200 pose together for the Celebration Gala of The Regent’s grand re-opening. saw Friday the 13th here in the ‘80s,
volunteers arrived to lend a hand. and it’s great to see the building
Opening night they returned in the local restaurants, and Avanti Club throughout the 40s, 50s, and The swarm of people bustling come alive again. I wouldn’t miss
evening clothes, greeted by a valet Trattoria offered ticketholders 60s. about the sidewalk was reminis- this for the world.”
service, and caterers roaming the a complimentary cocktail for a The Regent first opened 89 cent of the Regent’s former popu- Ready or not the show must go
sidewalk offering a variety of ap- more enjoyable wait, said Mark years ago on Oct. 16, 1919. It was larity, said Mayor John Gray. on, and go on it did.
petizers. Then they waited. And Wigmore, Regent publicist. constructed in Georgian Architec- “There would be people lined Dr. Draw, the first act to ever
waited, and waited, and waited. Sherman, who unveiled the ture, distinguished by a symmetri- up in great crowds every Friday perform in Oshawa’s new enter-
Delayed for two hours VIP newest stone in Oshawa’s Walk of cal style, for $100,000 by Norman and Saturday night,” remembers tainment venue, exploded onto
guests, whose ticket purchase in- Fame, also cushioned the wait. A McLeod Ltd. The original facade Gray. “They understand it’s not the stage and enthralled the audi-
cluded dinner in the theatre’s up- town crier adorned in an 18th cen- was restored with a modern twist completely finished, but they see ence with a booming performance
stairs mezzanine, mingled in the tury style blue robe, complete with on the box office and front en- what it could be when it is fin- and continued into the night for
crisp October breeze. But there white breeches and a handbell trance canopy, painted a deep ished. Everyone should be proud performances by five-time Juno
was certainly no lack of warmth. summoned the crowd. copper with brass ornamentation. of this grand old lady.” award winner David Usher and
“Our daughter got us the tickets “Hear ye, hear ye,” he called The interior boasts 700-person, And though shivering and anx- Leahy, a celtic-pop group from
for our birthdays,” said Fran, an as people gathered around Sher- red velvet seating, state-of-the-art ious, a cheer erupted from the Lakefield.
Oshawa resident, who preferred man and Walk of Fame inductees, sound and lighting, wheelchair crowd as the last of the construc- “It’s wonderful,” said Laverick.
not to give her last name, and ar- Barry Authors and Howard Swin- accessibility and updated fire and tion workers trickled out, and staff “Not only seeing the revitalization
rived with her husband Danny. son. The Oshawa men performed safety exits. It will also include began ushering in guests. of the Regent Theatre, but the re-
“We think it’ll be great and we’re their comedy act worldwide, from central air rather than the original Rows of champagne lined the vitalization of downtown. This is
pleased the theatre’s open. There Oshawa’s Biltmore Theatre to the cooling system, which consisted of beverage table that awaited tick- the place to come, this is where it’s
are a few little hiccups, but it’ll be London Palladium, Paris’s Moulin fans blowing cool air from blocks etholders in the front lobby, with its going to happen, this is where it’s
okay.” Rouge and the Chicago Playboy of ice. unfinished walls covered with bur- going to blow.”
Community spirit spread into
Blue Rodeo impresses audience Rappers
By Melissa Bies
Chronicle Staff
Keelor stepped ahead of his mi-
crophone. He walked to the front
of the stage and strummed the
first few chords of their hit song
at Big
Award-winning Canadian
band Blue Rodeo performed in
Oshawa on Oct. 24. It was the
first time the band has played a
Hasn’t Hit Me Yet, and let the au-
dience take over the lead vocals.
That’s when the whole crowd,
Sexy
every age level, stood up to sing By Edith Zikmann
show at the GM Centre, which along. The open area behind the Chronicle Staff
opened in 2006. But Blue Rodeo floor seats became a dance floor
is not unfamiliar to Oshawa. and fans danced and sang along
“Blue Rodeo has been my fa- Local hip hop artist Peter Jack-
to their favourite Blue Rodeo son will be performing with rap-
vourite band for 15 years,” said an tune.
enthusiastic fan, sitting front row pers D12, Obie Trice and Royce da
After a short break, the crowd 5’9 live at the Big Sexy Nov. 14 for
centre, waiting for the show to cheered for an encore. They
start. “It’s great that they still play
Photo by Melissa Bies the Never Say Never tour.
BLUE RODEO: Canadian Band plays for first time at closed the night with Lost To- Jackson will be joining the 14
in Oshawa. I used to go see them gether, which, if possible, brought
at the Civic years ago.” Oshawa’s GM Centre for enthusiastic audience. show tour as it travels across Can-
the fans in the crowd together ada. He is from Ajax and is head of
The band is no stranger to the even more. Lighters lit up the
hockey team that these venues hometown hockey team’s game enjoyed the songs of Blue Rodeo 90nickel Entertainment. He has
that night. snug in their seats, while teenag- GM Centre and fans put their opened up for such well known
have been home to, either. arms around each other’s shoul-
“How are those Generals doin’ Thousands of fans formed the ers and twenty-somethings sang acts as the Wu-Tang Clan, Jim
crowd that seemingly had no and danced beside them. ders to sway, sing and get lost in Jones, Nas, Elephant Man, Beenie
tonight?” lead vocalist and guitar- the music.
ist Jim Cuddy asked the crowd. uniformity, aside from smiles, After the band performed Man, and Lloyd Banks.
applause and lip-syncing along old favourites intertwined with Blue Rodeo continues its tour, Over $2,000 in free prizes will
But the crowd was too busy making stops in Orangeville,
enjoying the concert to know to the music. Elderly men and new songs from their latest al- be given away all night. Doors
women with salt-and-pepper hair bum, Blue Road, front man Greg Guelph and Brampton. open at 9 pm. For tickets call (905)
or care about the score of their
706-4827 or visit thebigsexy.ca
22 The Chronicle November 4, 2008
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Walk of Fame comedians where their situation didn’t im-
By Krista Paxton prove.
Chronicle staff
“It was Authors, they hadn’t got
around to Swinson,” said Swin-
Bubbling with humour and
son. “We gotta get out of Britain,”
filled with the familiarity of an old
he laughed remembering another
married couple, Barry Authors
close draft call.
and Howard Swinson reminisced
Chased from three countries,
about their rise from class clowns
the comedy team finally landed in
to worldwide comedic perform-
France, and performed at Paris’s
ers.
Moulin Rouge.
“Howard likes that one,” said
In Europe they flourished in the
Authors pointing to a scrapbook
array of live theatres. Returning,
picture of Swinson posing in a
safely, to Britain they performed at
short dress. “That’s when we start-
the London Palladium, and then
ed 60 years ago.”
to the U.S., where they performed
The Oshawa natives returned
their final show in 1963 at the
home for their induction into Os-
Playboy Club in Chicago.
hawa’s Walk of fame at the Regent
“By the end of the ‘50s that was
Theatre’s grand re-opening on Oct.
it,” said Swinson. “We just decided
25.
to go our separate ways to do dif-
A crowd gathered around the
ferent things.”
comedians outside the Regent’s
Times were changing as they
entrance as Darryl Sherman, own-
often do, and theatres, bars and
er of Wilson Furniture and an Os-
nightclubs were closing their
hawa BIA board member, whisked
doors to live performers. Televi-
away a shroud unveiling the first
sion had taken North America by
Walk of Fame stone to be placed in
storm, and live acts were suffering
front of the theatre.
in comparison.
“It’s fantastic,” said Authors.
“In the old days you’d go to a
“We’re just sorry our parents
lounge in Vegas and there’d be
couldn’t be here. They would have
lounge acts,” said Authors. “No
been so proud.” Photo by Krista Paxton
more, they’re gone. The business
The ceremony continued inside INDUCTEES: Oshawa Walk of Fame inductees Barry Authors and Howard Swinson just changed. Unless you were a
the theatre as Mayor John Gray performed comedy acts during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. superstar, you couldn’t find places
formally introduced the duo.
natural comedians, performing at son followed Jones to the Toronto Swinson from the city. to work.”
“Tonight’s ceremony marks
parties and showing off for their Exhibition grounds. At the CNE Unabated, the duo headed for Authors and Swinson saw the
the homecoming of Oshawa’s two
friends. Their antics led to local they stole first place in a talent the US. They picked up gigs at the writing on the wall, but they quit
sons, Barry Authors and Howard
performances at Oshawa’s Jubilee show, but their Canadian careers Palace in New York City, and be- on their own terms, and went out
Swinson,” said Gray.
Pavilion, the Avalon Dance Hall were short-lived. came the youngest comedy team on top.
The audience exploded into
and the Biltmore Theatre, where “We were very, very successful to appear on American television Swinson successfully pursued
applause as Authors and Swin-
they won a talent contest in 1949. when everyone was discovering when they debuted on WBEN TV advertising, film and television,
son took the stage together for the
The teens became local celebri- us, and it looked like we had a great in Buffalo. and acted in hundreds of com-
first time in 45 years. Performing
ties, miming and satirizing the big- career in Canada,” said Authors. But adversity re-appeared, this mercials. His first film, April, will
a short song entitled “The Oshawa
name stars of the day. One such “We had dozens and dozens of time in the form of the Korean debut next year.
Man” the comedic pair slid right
star was Spike Jones. bookings,” added Swinson. “But War, and the U.S. Army attempted Authors pursued music, and
back into a familiar gig, entertain-
“We had the most amazing we had to cancel them all. They to draft the young men into the wrote the hit song No Charge,
ing the crowd who clapped along
thing happen, which if you think couldn’t stop us from working, but military. which knocked ABBA from num-
with the chorus.
about it was quite unbelievable,” the Musicians Union said we were “They were going to conscript ber one on the Billboard charts.
“You have sort of a common
said Authors. “When we were kids depriving their musicians of per- us into it (the army),” said Swin- He also wrote the screenplay for
feel for what you’re doing,” said
Spike Jones, he would be the equiv- forming, because they couldn’t do son. “Because why should we, Mee-Shee: The Water Giant, which
Authors of the relationship. “It’s
alent today of Brittney Spears, had what we were doing.” Canadians, foreigners, come into hit the big screen in 2005.
something that can’t be taught, it’s
a comedy band. We went down to Musicians at the time couldn’t their country, we’re young men, Oshawa residents were thrilled
something that happens by acci-
the corner little rat-tat coffee shop, emulate the comedians’ style, and their men were going to war. to honour Authors’ and Swinson’s
dent. We had that when we were
and the entire Spike Jones orches- which was “canned” music, stop- I could see their point. So we had addition to the Walk of Fame. The
young, we seemed to know what
tra was in there because their train ping and slowing records, and per- to leave.” comedy duo bowed to thunderous
the other was thinking all the time.
had broken down. Here, in Os- forming mime. The union threat- Blackballed from Canada, and applause in the city where their
“The same wavelength sort of
hawa.” ened to blackball any club that war-bound in the U.S., the comedy dream began, and the country that
thing,” added Swinson.
Star struck, Authors and Swin- used mimes, forcing Authors and team headed overseas to England never tried to ship them off to war.
From the get-go the pair were
Xmas tree New sound, new edge, new CD Roll with it,
lighting Riot Radio abolish it.” Appeal to Reason is blunt and
By Shayna Brown
Chronicle Staff The band starts off the album by no means tries to sugar coat By Nicki Lamont
ceremony With the release of their new
with a song that not only points
fingers and provokes guilt of the
the band’s message. The song
Hero of War really hits home
Chronicle staff
album, Appeal to Reason, Rise government, but of the people as by means of getting your atten- Durham College’s Riot Radio is
in Oshawa Against continues to belt out
their politically sound lyrics,
showing no guilt as they bust
a whole. Collapse (Post Ameri-
ka) addresses the deterioration
of the environment calling it
tion, playing on your emotions.
It depicts a young man going off
to war who ends up torturing a
hosting Roll With It! on Nov. 7.
The musical showcase will go
live-to-air from E.P. Taylor’s and
By Lynn Wayling the balls of America – and bust- “cardiac arrest” saying we are “a captive and killing an innocent will feature the sounds of The Press
Chronicle Staff ing them good. Touching on hot world to proud to admit its mis- woman saying Play Lifestyle Group, J-CLX, Space
topics like war and global warm- takes.” “A hero of war, Yeah, that’s Is For Stars and The Ocean Buried,
‘Tis the season – the Christ- ing, the once indie band from This album tones down Rise what I’ll be, among others.
mas season that is. And the City Chicago clearly expresses their Against’s once hardedge punk And when I come home “This is the first show that the
of Oshawa marks the start of the feelings towards the American rock sound compared to their they’ll be damn proud of me.” Riot Radio is putting live on air,”
holidays with its annual Christmas government and the state of the previous album The Sufferer The band is clearly socially says Music Business Manage-
tree lighting ceremony. world. and the Witness, but keeps the and politically charged and ment student Scott Stewart, who
On Nov. 20, at Memorial Park in Inside the pages of the album Rise Against feel. It’s easy to get aware, what I think fans love. is working the sound at the show.
Oshawa, the lights will be officially cover the band’s message and into the album with the rhythmic They stand up for what they be- “It’s going to be a great show.”
switched on. Admission is free intent illuminated with a quote beats, the heart stopping riffs and lieve. The event starts at 8 p.m. and is
and there will be entertainment from the Declaration of Inde- the catchy yet empowering lyr- Once again the band proves scheduled to run until 2 a.m.
for children, free hot chocolate pendence: “That whenever any ics. I found myself singing along their talent as artist taking a risk Tickets are only $5 and will be
and even a visit from Santa Claus. form of government becomes and rocking after only the first with a new sound and a new available at the door. For more in-
The festivities start at 6:45 p.m. and destructive of these ends, it is the listen. edge, but still delivering another formation about Roll With It! and
more information can be obtained right of the people to alter or to From one song to the next easy listening rock out album. other Riot Radio events, visit www.
by calling 905-436-3892.
theriotradio.com.
The Chronicle November 4, 2008 23
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
What it takes to be in the army
The story first battalion of The Royal Canadi-
an Regiment, and has been there
for over a year. His battalion is pre-
important to be successful in the
Canadian Forces.
“Monday and Wednesday is
training.
In their camouflage uniforms
the soldiers go on a rucksack
“In short I’m going for the gun-
ner for the LAV III, so all my train-
ing for a few weeks will be about
paring for deportation to Afghani- usually a run or circuit training march that is usually around eight how the turret works and how
of a soldier stan where there are already about
2,500 Canadian soldiers, switching
day…I show up for work at 7:45
a.m. where we have a Company
kilometres. Carrying about 40
pounds of gear in their backpack.
to properly maintain it and I will
need to know about the 25 mm
up about every six to nine months. Parade. Basically we line up in After that the soldiers have to at- Canon,” said Pte. Brown. The LAV
A tall, lean 20-year-old from a rank and file within our platoons, tend classes associated with the III canon can reach speeds of up to
By Liisa Sahamies large family, he supports himself and then we go for our run. A typi- forces training, until lunchtime. 100 kilometres per hour.
Chronicle Staff
in Petawawa where he bought cal run is six kilometres or more After lunch, if their leadership is “When everyone was doing
While most students are wor- his own car, pays for his own in- usually at a decent pace depend- up for it, they can work out or play work for training for overseas they
rying about exams and surviving surance and recently bought his ing who’s in charge. Sometimes sports in the gym. went to Texas and they were in the
their social life, soldiers your age own house with some friends. Pte. it’s a 10 kilometre sprint, but as “Friday is our maintenance day mountains for a month straight.
will have to worry about dodging Brown has tackled responsibilities you can imagine, it’s insane.” Pte. so we do our parade at 8 a.m. And Walking roughly 16 kilometres
bullets and just surviving. that most don’t expect until their Brown said. “…And not many peo- then it’s a matter of making sure a day every day, and sometimes
Ever since he was young, Pri- mid-20s. ple finish with the main (pack). any vehicles we have signed to us participating in a raid or ambush
vate Andrew Brown from Whitby College and university students After that we are usually back by are in working order, our weapons scenario so it can get tiring at
knew he wanted to defend and have two to four years to grow up 8:45 a.m. and get dismissed to go are cleaned and maintained, and times” said Pte. Brown. He was not
protect Canada. and become a responsible adult. shower and eat and we are due then we clean up the company allowed to join his battalion on the
“I knew I wanted to join when Most soldiers only have one year back at 10 a.m.” area,” Pte. Brown stressed. trip because of a serious leg inju-
I was in Grade 6, but no one re- of training before they are forced If you think hauling your heavy Right now, Pte. Brown is going ry. One of the most serious of the
ally believed me,” Pte. Brown said. into grown-up responsibilities, he books looking for your next class- for his LAV III Turret Operator many injuries he acquired while in
“I liked history, liked everything said. room on campus for an 8 a.m. class course. Canada’s LAV III is a com- the forces.
about the army, and I want to help Students burn minimal calo- while trying to juggle your coffee bat vehicle used to transport infan- “My roommate is going over.
people.” ries as they run from class to class, is hard, then listen to this: every try on the battlefield while giving He got the call… It looks like it’s go-
Pte. Brown is a member of the and muscle tone isn’t critical for Tuesday and Thursday Pte. Brown defensive protection and offensive ing alphabetically, so it looks like I
working a keyboard. But fitness is has to endure combat physical firepower. might be next.”
Good
times,
good
movies
By Shenieka
Russell-Metcalf
Chronicle Staff
John Arkelian, professor
and film critic for Artsforum
newspaper, will be featuring
movies for $2 in the Gordon
Willey building, room C-113
on Tuesday nights at 6:30
p.m. Cinechats has been
supported by the school of
Media, Art and Design, Dur-
ham Council for the Arts and
Artsforum.
The Cinechat crowds have
viewed more than 78 films
since its start in March 2005.
Audiences have ranged from
38 to 58 people, depending
on the night and the film be-
ing viewed.
Cinechats features film fes-
tival type movies that haven’t
been put out commercially in
Durham Region.
The Toronto Film Festival
has more than 300 movies.
Most of them aren’t released
because they don’t have dis-
tributors. A lot of these films
disappear.
There have been exclusive
private screenings of interna-
tional movies from Australia,
Argentina, Italy, Iceland and
many other countries, that
have never been viewed in
North America.
“I pick movies that make
you think and feel some-
thing,” said Arkelian. “Holly-
wood churns out countless
movies. Some are better than
others and they all vary in
quality. How often do you see
something that really moves
you?”
24 The Chronicle November 4, 2008
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Move over Timbaland, Ajax hits charts
By Jamilah McCarthy
Chronicle Staff
It’s not an ordinary desk that
Tyler Williams sits at in his home
in Ajax, or an ordinary computer
that he uses. His Yamaha keyboard
is not something he plays as a way
to pass the time when he is bored.
As a matter of fact there is nothing
ordinary about the tools Williams
uses because for this music pro-
ducer they create magic. Working
with major music artists, Williams
is on the verge of becoming Can-
ada’s answer to renowned music
producer Timbaland.
Last year Williams gained no-
toriety for his production on the
hit Canadian single Replacement
Girl, by Degrassi star Aubrey
Drake Graham and R&B star Trey
Songz. Since then he has been in
high demand.
Today he is working with an im-
pressive to say the least. He is work-
ing with Southern Hip-Hop star
Ludacris. He is also songwriting
with R&B sensation Chris Brown.
Other artists include former Des-
tiny’s Child member LeToya Luck-
ett, J.Holiday, Lil Scrappy, mem-
bers of R&B group 112, Grammy
winner Mya, and Chamillionaire.
He recently finished a song for
Hip-Hop star Plies’ upcoming al- Photo by Jamilah McCarthy
bum, The Realist.
An artist that he would like PRODUCER: Tyler Williams sits with his Yamaha keyboard at his home in Ajax where he has all of the equipment
to work with is Usher he says, “ I to create the magic. Williams is currently busy working with such famous artists as Ludacris, Chris Brown, Lil
grew up listening to a lot of Usher.” Scrappy and Chamillionaire.
Though he tends to produce a lot
of urban music he says, “ A true
producer can go from genre to producers they have looked up to. with Nelly Furtado and Justin Tim- know what the future holds, in 10 ful artists, and creating the music
genre and create good music.” He Williams says the main producers berlake. years he would like to own a pro- he wants to create. He is a hard
says he has no specific sound be- he admires are Quincy Jones, be- This young producer is not a duction company and have his worker, and with the combination
cause he doesn’t like to limit him- cause “he popularized the synthet- one-trick pony. Besides produc- own song-writing team. of hard work, and an abundance of
self to one style. ic sound that is so popular today.” ing, he also song writes, and plays Williams started out making talent, it seems as though his next
Singers will often tell tales of the R&B producer Bryan Michael Cox, three instruments, the guitar, keys, beats in his basement, and now musical appearance will be at the
singers who inspired them, so it is and Danja, Timbalands protégé and the drums. this Ajax native is doing it for a top of the charts.
only natural that producers have who became famous for his work Though he says he doesn’t living. He is working with success-
Salvation Army Facts:
All we want for Christmas • The Salvation Army in Canada has
helped more than 1.5 million people last
year in Canada and in Bermuda
By Shenieka Oshawa. ers will not only make you feel bet-
Volunteers for Adopt-a-Kettle ter but it will add some Christmas • As the largest non-governmental direct
Russell-Metcalf provider of social services in Canada,
Chronicle Staff make sure they are always be- joy to the lives of those who truly
side the kettle for safety reasons need the help. last year the Salvation Army assisted
and of course, to inspire commu- According to the 10 good rea- 863,000 persons with food, clothing or
The Salvation Army’s campaign nity members to donate cash or sons to give to the Salvation Army practical assistance
to help the less fortunate begins cheques. section of their website, they con-
with the Christmas kettle. The Sal- “The campaign will run from nect your donation directly to the • 2.3 million meals were served through
vation Army in Oshawa is looking mid-November until Christmas point of most urgent need. Salvation Army donations
for volunteers for the Adopt-a- eve,” said Downey. For more volunteer opportuni-
Kettle program; this program pro- There is a dress code but it just ties with Salvation Army, check • 2, 660 children were sponsored through
vides food, clothing and Christmas includes the Salvation Army vest out the website at www.salvation- Salvation Army initiatives and program-
assistance for the less fortunate. with the emblem on it, so people army.ca. ming in developing countries
“ All we want is their time,” said know you are representing Salva- To volunteer with Adopt-a-Ket-
Ivan Downey, director of Com- tion Army, says Downey. tle in Oshawa, call Laura McDou- • 1.4 million volunteer hours were provid-
munity and Family Services in Lending a helping hand to oth- gall at 905-723-7422. ed by the Salvation Army
DRPS get recognized for outstanding work
By Amanda Allison gram, Special Olympics Ontario and the DRPS Food and tions into drug trafficking in the Durham area led by the
Chronicle Staff Toy Drive. $400,000 has been raised since 2003 through Drug Enforcement Unit.
corporate sponsors, donations and table sponsors, like Dur- Project LYNX resulted in 30 arrests, 130 criminal charges,
The sixth annual Durham Regional Police appreciation ham College. seized $6 million worth of a variety of drugs and led to the
dinner and awards night, held on Oct. 23, honoured the re- This year’s event honoured Constable Josh Conner, Con- discovery of 4,400 mature marijuana plants worth $4 mil-
gion’s finest officers. stable Ron Crouch, Constable Andrew Tummonds, Con- lion.
Deer Creek golf and banquet centre hosted the event. The stable Bradley Browne and Sergeant Tom Hart. Project MERLIN broke a drug smuggling network that
dinner allows the community to recognize the outstanding Also celebrated were those involved in the Nuclear Secu- was importing cocaine into Canada via Pearson Airport.
work of the men and women in the service. rity Division project, a post-9/11 security program for On- Two hundred and fifty charges were laid and more than
It also helps raise funds for community policing pro- tario Power Generation, and Projects LYNX and MERLIN $3 million worth of cocaine was seized, along with 12 fire-
grams, like the Racing Against Drugs child education pro- Project LYNX and MERLIN were joint forces investiga- arms.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Another game adaptation failure
Payne goes killed two of the invaders on the
scene, Payne is left to hopelessly
hunt down the last perpetrator –
handguns – one small, one almost
ridiculously large – and by the end
of the movie he magically procures
Payne managed to take a shotgun
blast to the stomach and kept on
ticking. Perhaps his name is indic-
a Razzie Award out of it.
Stylistically Max Payne’s re-
minded me of 2005’s Sin City, al-
and that’s where the movie picks a pair of machine guns, both of ative of more than just poor taste beit more colourful. Most of it was
minimum up, as Payne catches the scent of a
trail that had seemingly gone cold.
which he discards moments later
for a shotgun I swear he’d not been
by his parents?
Mark Wahlberg is passably
shot in dark environments, and
a constant flurry of snow made
What follows is a series of gun carrying moments before. good as Payne. He has the proper for a nice light and dark contrast.
with PG13 battles punctuated by strings of
plot that more or less make sense,
but generate false leads in an at-
And perhaps that’s a throwback
to Max Payne’s video game roots.
Shooting games generally feature
take-no-crap attitude that we ex-
pect from guys with murdered
families. Problem is, he retains that
Use of slow-motion ‘bullet time’
technology to depict gun battles
(which, admittedly, figured into
tempt to confuse viewers as to who characters with entire arsenals attitude throughout virtually the the games) bugged me to no end,
the actual killer of Payne’s fam- in their pants pockets. What re- entire movie, which gets a bit bor- however, and a few other CG-
By Matt Bird ily is. Unfortunately the real killer’s ally annoyed me, however, is that ing after a while. And in the rare centric scenes struck me as out of
Chronicle Staff identity seems so stereotypically I never once saw Payne reloading flashback scenes where Payne is place and corny.
obvious that I figured it out not his weapon: in one gun battle he happy, he seems almost goofily Max Payne is decent. It’ll pro-
Even Marky Mark can’t save long after the character was intro- must have fired his pistol at least happy. There’s too much smiling vide a few hours of entertainment,
this one. duced. Perhaps I’ve just watched forty times, while running, and not over his good fortunes to seem be- even if you only spend that time
Max Payne is the latest in a long too many murder mysteries. once did he swap clips. lievable. verbally slashing the movie to rib-
line of video game to movie ad- Most people, however, will But the bad guys did. The main The other actors are about the bons. I’d suggest saving your mon-
aptations, and like many past at- probably watch Max Payne for the villain had two fortuitous ammuni- same. Mila Kunis does alright as ey and sticking to a rental, howev-
tempts at a successful conversion action scenes, and they’re admit- tion failures while firing at Payne, a gun-toting assassin bent on re- er – the visuals aren’t so good that
this latest John Moore flick fails in tedly well done. and in both cases a successful as- venge, and Beau Bridges a little you need to watch them on the big
so many ways. Bullets fly fast and furiously at sault probably would’ve done the better as an old friend of Payne; screen. Besides, you’ll probably be
Max Payne is the story of its tit- every opportunity, and it seems cop in. That’s some good timing but for some reason the producers able to buy it for the same price as
ular character, a hardcore cop who as though every last person in the right there. What’s more, most of decided to give a small cameo role a rental, as I predict Max Payne is
lost his wife and child three years movie has a weapon. Payne him- the villains went down after one to Nelly Furtado, and her perfor- destined for bargain bins within
prior in a home invasion. Having self usually carries around two shot from Payne’s weapons, but mance is so wooden I could carve the next year or so.
Moving
to the
sound of
Robyn
By Jamilah
McCarthy
Chronicle Staff
A decade ago a Swedish
pop princess by the name of
Robyn came onto the scene.
Her music was catchy and
produced a few top 10 hits,
but she was buried deep
into a shadow when fellow
pop stars Britney Spears and
Christina Aguilera far sur-
passed her successes and
became international super-
stars.
Today Robyn is back with
a brand new sound and long
gone are the days when her
music could be compared
to any cookie cutter former
mouseketeers. Robyn’s new
self-titled album is an eclectic
mix of Pop, Dance, R&B, and
funk music. This time around
Robyn is moving to the beat
of her own drum.
“ It’s a good thing tears nev-
er show in the pouring rain,
as if a good thing ever could
make up for all the pain”, a
line from the song “Be Mine”,
is just one of many examples
of Robyn’s strong and clever
songwriting skills.
Tracks that are definite
standouts on the album are:
“Bum Like You”, a dance tune
about loving a man even if he
is a loser, “With Every Heart-
beat”, a heartfelt dance-pop
ballad about the pain of mov-
ing on, “Handle Me”, a song
about female empowerment,
and “Be Mine” a powerful
track about an unrequited
love. Though some songs are
better than others the entire
album is worth listening to.
26 The Chronicle November 4, 2008
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
L’Oreal Fashion Week at the Ukrainian State Academy of
By Jayme Quinn Apparel Industry.
Chronicle Staff
According to Revenko’s website,
What do the sounds of shut- her collection, Desperately Dif-
ter speeds clicking away, a long ferent, for Spring/Summer 2009
runway stretched out across Na- “reflects the philosophy of inter-
than Phillips Square and unique connectivity of human beauty and
spring/summer outfits have in nature’s forms.”
common? They were all the sights The models strutted the long
and sounds you will see at the 16th studio runway at a slow pace, walk-
annual L’Oreal Fashion Week in ing to the beat of the music and
Toronto starting Monday, Oct. 20. showing off the garments to the
The first runway show was Al- audience. The outfits were loose
fred Sung’s White collection. It and flowing, a unique change
consisted of flowing white bridal from today’s skintight and bare-all
gowns that sparkled under run- fashion trends.
way lights. The designer guests, media and
All 32 models walked the run- fashion-lovers alike made their
way with pure grace just like a way back to the runway for the
bride on her wedding day. Carry- next show, Pink Tartan, by design-
ing bouquets that matched their er Kimberley Newport-Mimran.
style of dress, each model show- Newport-Mimran founded the
cased the collection in an elegant collection in 2002 with her hus-
manner. band, Joseph Mimran, the master-
The bridal gowns in the collec- mind behind Club Monaco and
tion will sell for between $1,000 Joe Fresh.
and $3,000 at most bridal stores. In the collection, there were a
As the guests, celebrities and lot of black and white combos of
media filed out of the runway tent, bubble and A-line skirts and halter-
Robin Kay, president and creator tops. Also there were white shorts,
of L’Oreal Fashion Week, and a spe- black and grey dresses and two
cial sponsor, had a special ribbon patterned black and white bath- Photo by Jayme Quinn
cutting ceremony to announce the ing suits. Along with the black and
grand opening of The Studio. white theme, there were pops of RIBBON CUTTING: The Bay’s new CEO and president, Bonnie Brooks, and Fashion
The Studio is a smaller version bright summer colour’s, like pink, Design Council of Canada president, Robin Kay, cut the ribbon, officially opening The
of the runway to showcase smaller yellow and red, to kick off spring. Studio, a smaller runway.
designers who do not need to pay Each model wore a scarf
for the larger runway space or me- wrapped around her head, which be thanking all of the sponsors, she week was supposed to showcase tion in Barcelona and that is why
dia coverage. The private tent can added a fashionable accessory to went rambling on about a chal- the spring/summer collection, be- their fall line was on the catwalk at
seat 200 people comfortably, and every outfit. lenge to create new uniforms for cause they showcased their fall/ L’Oreal Fashion Week.
10 photographers in the media pit In between the Pink Tartan VIA Rail. Kay has since apologized winter line instead. As the last model for MANGO
at the end of the runway. show and the MANGO show, for her inebriated speech, admit- The models wore sweaters, walked off the runway, and the
The first designer to showcase Robin Kay made a speech to all ting she was in the wrong and was scarves, jeans and hats instead of hundreds of people filed out the
her style in the Studio was Katya the guests, designers and media. sorry for the embarrassment. dresses, shorts and skirts. During door, day one of fashion week
Revenko, a Ukrainian designer To everyone’s surprise, Kay was Once Kay was pulled off the an interview with Fashion Televi- ended, and another was soon to
who received her degree in fashion stumbling and slurring her words. catwalk, MANGO, a prestigious sion, special guest and designer begin.
design and garment construction She later admitted she was intoxi- multinational company, must Monica Cruz, said they are reveal-
cated. When she was supposed to have missed the memo that the ing their spring/summer collec-
Culture meets fashion week By Khadija King Nada’s spring/summer 2009
The
comeback
Chronicle Staff collection was inspired by the an-
cient Grecian goddess, Artemis,
Day 2 of L’Oreal Fashion Week
kicked off the Diesel Kids, which
with earthy tones like green, brown
and black. There were many maxi
kid’s bridal
had a 1940s jet setting theme. dresses with brown leather sashes.
The child models sported colour-
ful and child appropriate clothes,
The models sported cat-eye liquid
eyeliner and their hair was slicked
wear
made by the large retail store. back into a chignon.
The highlight of the show was Joeffer Caoc’s spring 2009 col- By Jayme Quinn
when an adult model walked on lection, called Nude, featured a Chronicle staff
stage with a baby that was sport- minimalistic approach to the de-
ing Diesel baby clothing. The au- signer’s creations. In shades of Legendary Canadian designer
dience all collectively went ‘Aww!’ black, and beige, the collection Alfred Sung kicked off the begin-
when the model brought the baby had simple but elegant dresses, ning of L’Oreal Fashion Week on
out. loose beige pants, and dresses Monday, Oct. 20.
In other highlights: a model with horizontal stripes. Nathan Phillips Square hosted
tried to do a cartwheel, and one lit- Bustle’s menswear line featured the unveiling of the highly-antici-
tle one had to run to keep up with the hottest male model of the mo- pated White collection. The White
the other model. ment Andrew Stetson, from the collection is a selection of beauti-
The Jason Meyers show, which Calvin Klein Euphoria ads, and ful bridal gowns for the 2009 wed-
was located at The Studio, a small- Sam Sarpong, a former model and ding season,
er more intimate runway, had fun MTV host. The collection featured The collection consisted of an
colourful satin mini dresses. Mey- a nautical inspired show, with a bit assortment of dresses that em-
ers saved the best for last with his of 1950s style thrown in there. bodied the pure love that a bride
wedding-inspired dress, a beauti- David Dixon ended the night shows on her wedding day.
ful satin white dress with a huge with a collection inspired by Nel- “I love beauty, and what is more
bow tied at the waist. son Mandela. The dresses had beautiful than a bride on her wed-
Karamea featured loose flow- feminine shapes that showcase ding day?” said Sung.
ing dresses with prints that fea- the female body. Each of the dress- Sung designed his dresses with
tured art from Judith K. McMillan. es looked elegant as the models rich materials like silks and satins.
The clothes had a neutral palette of proudly walked out onto the run- He tailored the gowns to perfec-
Photo by Jayme Quinn colours, and cage-like headpieces way. tion with curled hemlines and
KICK IT!: A model kicks her leg up in the high energy on the models. The second night proved to be ultra-fine french seams.
Damsels in This Dress show. Along with Play Dead Cult, Aqua Di Lara showed their sexy an improvement from the previ- The majority of the dresses in
swimsuit line in metallic shades ous night that wrongly featured a the collection were accented with
Damsels in This Dress set off a string of fun and ener-
and interesting cuts. fall 2008 collection. crystal and pearl beads around the
getic shows. neck and hemlines.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Models show off their moves!
Models, dresses and Promising designer
shows his creations at
photographers,OH MY! L’Oreal Fashion Week
featured clothes made from all dresses offset the sexiness of By Jayme Quinn
By Khadija King organic material and the shoes. The models sported Chronicle Staff
Chronicle Staff nature inspired. bizarre plant-like headpieces.
The real star of the Some of the dresses had Japa- Evan Biddell, winner of Project Runway Canada and promising de-
The fourth day of L’Oreal show was the nese pop art prints, ruffles and signer, debuted his latest collection at L’Oreal Fashion Week in Toronto
fashion week managed to interesting rosettes attached. on Wednesday Oct. 22.
be as fun as Wednesday’s leaf and The Rudsak collection feature His highly anticipated spring 2009 collection, Piece Mak-
show, with models getting flower cut- lots of leather, with tight leather ing, rocked the runway for buyers, reporters and photogra-
hot and heavy with one out wrist pants and shorts and sophisti- phers from across Canada and around the world.
another. and shin cated leather jackets. The female The modern clothes feature bold shapes, sharp an-
The day started off with cuffs that models wore fedoras with black gles and a colour palette that takes the 23-year-old
League of Lovers and Thieves the mod- and white leather and the occa- designer’s artistic abilities to a new level.
in The Studio, where they els wore sional pop of red. “Each piece in my collection is designed to give
handed out eco-friendly The Gsus Sindustries show a woman instant presence when she walks into a
dishwashing fluid. was the most energetic of the room.” said Biddell. “I want her to feel confident no
The line was a col- night, with models showing matter where she goes while maintaining her sense
laboration between character and one pair taking of allure and reserving an air of mystery.”
designers Dana the show from PG to PG-13. So In contrast to his past collections, Biddell has in-
Kiyoko Takeda, of You Think You Can Dance Can- cluded rich colours and a sense of optimism with his
League of Lovers, ada judge and dancer extraor- new outfits.
and Sonja Den dinaire Blake McGrath opened “I’ve moved from shocking to sophisticated in my
Elzen, of Thieves. the show by dancing down the use of colour,” said Biddell.
The show fea- runway. Male models took off The collection merges bright whites, deep blues
tured watercolour their shirts, resulting in the and classic greys together with bold textures and
print dresses, audience cheering them on. one of-a-kind shapes to bring the colours to life
while the mod- The highlight was the un- and create a line that is both contemporary and
els had to wear planned make-out session good-natured. Earth-friendly fabrics such as
sandals made out between two models. The linen and reactive denim are used to their full
of big blocks of antics of the models al- potential.
wood. Many of the most took away from the “Sustainable design is more than just
clothes were in sil- clothes, but the clothes a passing fad, it’s where we all need to go,”
ver and grey hues were as colourful as the said Biddell.
with the clothes models themselves. All the models walking the runway were
fitting away from Buffalo by David Bitton’s col- accessorized with K-SWISS footwear and fine
the body. lection had sexy metallic body- jewelry to add a hint of elegance from Richard
Bodybag by Jude and J.U.D.E. with the clothes. There were suits combined with cutoff den- Booth Fine Jewelry.
were two shows by designer Ju- shades of silvery blue, yellow im shorts, and sheer mesh body- E v a n Biddell, one of Canada’s youngest design-
dith Desjardins, which featured and bright red. Some dresses suits. The line was punk-inspired ers, im- pressed buyers and press and was giving a
jumpsuits, Bermuda shorts, and had creative cutouts, while oth- with motorcycle gloves and big standing ovation to end the one-of-a-kind show.
sateen jackets. The collection was ers had added detailing. shoulder pads.
youthful and fresh, with dresses Morales collection had the Although Wednesday’s show
that would appeal to young girls. models in S&M-inspired ankle had high energy, Thursday’s did
Evan and Dean’s collection boots, while the angelic, pretty not disappoint.
Karamea rocks
As Tyra Banks would say,
THIS IS FIERCE! the runway would wear her label as a ‘cre-
By Khadija King ative professional.’
lection had an old Hol- tion to a crowd of fans. Matis’ line Chronicle Staff “A lawyer who takes sculp-
By Khadija King lywood feel mixed with had interesting pixilated print ture classes. Someone who ap-
Chronicle Staff rock. The evening gowns dresses and the models sported L’Oreal Fash- preciates the arts,” Turpin said.
were elegant, while the satin head wraps and bright glossy ion Week is a Karamea’s Spring/Sum-
The last day of L’Oreal skirts and dresses were fresh red lips. Matis’ final piece was a great time for mer 2009 collection featured
Fashion Week saw third- and youthful. bridal-inspired dress and head- small Canadian loose, flowing dresses in neutral
year Fanshawe College The collection for piece that looks like something designers colours, and cage-like headpiec-
fashion students pres- Mellinda-Mae Har- Bjork would wear at her wedding. to get their es. The whole atmosphere took
ent their end of the year lington had an ethe- Afshin Feiz’s spring collection chance to on an earthy feel with a colour
collection. real, Native-inspired had pretty pale dresses and ruffled shine, and Mi- palette that featured, blacks,
Janet Hill, a new- vibe with feathered suits. Along with pretty dresses, chelle Turpin is creams and light browns.
comer to Fashion Week, headbands and the collection showed gold chains, no exception. The models had nearly nude
presented a collection wooden jewelry. reminiscent of Givenchy’s fall 2008 T u r p i n ’s makeup and their hair was
for the first time. Hill’s line The dresses were collection. three-year-old styled in a bird-like way, further
had a tribal inspiration in- loose, but femi- Fashion Week ended with label, Karamea, making the show earthy and
fused into the dresses and nine and featured Denis Gagnon, whose sleek col- feature dress- natural.
head wraps on the models. colours of blue, lection was a big hit in Montreal. es with artists’ Turpin featured art from
A very colourful line, most white and cream. The models wore really high prints on them. Judith K. McMillan, which in-
of the dresses had a unique L u c i a n platform shoes, forcing them to “It’s amazing spired Turpin to contact Mc-
African-inspired print, in Matis, of Proj- walk really slowly, but giving to be able to show Millan for permission to use
shades of orange, purple, ect Runway the audience a chance to get and get positive feed- her art as prints on some of the
and pink. Canada a good look at the clothes. back,” said Turpin, a dresses.
Eugenia’s collection fea- fame, The collection had shades former costume de- Turpin’s profile in the Cana-
tured sexy cocktail dresses showed of white, black, pink, and signer. dian fashion industry continues
in pretty metallic shades with h i s metallic. The dresses had Turpin describes to rise, as does her star.
satin material. spring skillful draping, and the the kind of person that
Nada Yousif’s spring col- collec- spiked jewelry added edge.
28 The Chronicle November 4, 2008
The Chronicle November 4, 2008 29
SPORTS Durham College-UOIT Chronicle
UOIT rowers look to the future
By Amanda Allison
Chronicle Staff
After hours of bone-chilling rain
and wind, the sun finally snuck
through the dark clouds as the
UOIT Ridgebacks varsity rowing
team headed home from the On-
tario University Athletics champi-
onships on Oct. 25.
The Ridgebacks may have left
empty-handed, but they were full
of optimism for the future.
The Ridgebacks heavyweight
men’s eight was the only group to
qualify for the finals. The crew con-
sisted of Hadi Turk, Mark Henein,
Andraj Sipjai, Rob Neyor, Michael
Bissonnette, Alex Szabo, Justin
Vanden Bosch and Jason Klein-
Horsman.
Klein-Horsman was disap-
pointed in his performance, one
that was not his personal best.
“I achieved my goals, though
they were set fairly low because of
the calibre of the teams we were
against,” he said. “I’m amazed that
I am racing against such athletes, Photo by Amanda Allison
having only rowed for 24 weeks.”
Several other Ridgebacks crew ALL TOGETHER NOW: The UOIT Ridgebacks varsity rowing team poses for a picture. They left empty-handed from
did well in their heats, but didn’t the Ontario University Athletics championships on Oct. 25, but they have high hopes for the team’s future.
have a good enough time to make
the finals. ultimate goal, whether we place or The event ends a disappointing to step forward and build on the the experience of the season.
Jessica Marie Bossé, who rows not, it is important that individu- third season for the Ridgebacks, accomplishments made over this “Our team spirit could be felt
with the lightweight women’s ally, in your boat, and within your but many on the crew are positive past season.” during those regattas; unified
crew, said she tried to pump up entire crew, you develop and im- about the future, as the team com- Henein, with the heavyweight in blue while other universities
her team before they hit the water. prove each race,” she said. petes against larger schools with men’s eight, believes the team im- looked like individuals, not a crew.
“The best advice I could give them And with many crews putting more experienced crew members. proved, regardless of the lack of Our presence was felt though voic-
was to leave it all on the water,” she on their best performance the sea- Rowers will have about a hardware around their necks. es cheering ‘Let’s go Ridgebacks!’,”
said. “It should be difficult to walk son, Coach Rob Millikin can’t be month off before they begin train- “On paper we were better than he said.
after and that’s how we’ll know we disappointed in his young team. ing again. The team hosts optional last year’s team, however we did “But most of all, we were always
rowed our hardest.” Queen’s University dominated workout sessions all winter long, not earn as many medals as last positive and had a good time, re-
“We showed up, rowed through the event, a replay of their success including runs, training on row- year,” the varsity men’s eight rower gardless of the standings. We real-
all the rain and wind, and gave it last year. The Golden Gaels took ing machines, and weight lifting. said. ize it’s still early for the Ridgebacks.
everything we had. It is difficult home the gold medal in six out of Many rowers believe it’s the hard Heavyweight men’s four rower It will take time and experience to
for our school since we only have eight women’s events, the other work in the winter that will allow Colin Jeffery couldn’t agree more. catch up to giants like Western and
5,000 students to choose from, two being wrapped up by the them greater success next Sep- “Although it was our first year Queen’s.”
when other schools have upwards Western Mustangs. tember. without a gold, we had some good So, even though the team didn’t
to 20,000 or more,” Bossé said. Queens’ also took home a med- “Based on the beginning of the results and had lots of fun all sea- medal at provincials, there is great
Novice rower Christie Attwood al in every single men’s event, in- season, until now it is amazing the son,” he said. potential for the crew that never
said she believes the team did hit cluding two gold medals, defeating improvements which have been As the season came to a close, stops trying to sneak through the
its goals. the three-time defending men’s di- made,” said Neysa Laszkiewicz. novice rower Vlad Listov took dark clouds.
“Though winning a race is the vision champions, the Mustangs. “From here there’s nothing left but stock of not just the medals but of
Fleming edges out men’s Lords
Road woes for Durham
By Ryan Joseph the lead to 54-51.
Chronicle Staff The Knights replied with an-
other 16-5 run to take a 70-56 lead
The road isn’t friendly to the with 5:51 left. Down the stretch the
Durham Lords men’s basketball Lords continued to hang around
team, as they were defeated 84-78 until Devan Allen of the Knights
by the Fleming Knights on Oct.29. put the dagger into the Lord’s
In the first half the Lords had a hearts with a key three-point shot.
difficult time defending the three- As a result the Lords were defeated
point arch as the Knights shot five by six points.
of 13. The Lords trailed 19-7 early Anthony Batchelor led the
in the half. Lords in scoring with 17 points,
The bench, led by Nicholas all in the second half. Dave Parks
Brown’s eight first-half points, and Evan Browne had impres-
helped the Lords tie the score at 31 sive games with 10 points each.
with 1:10 left. Brown finished the Freshman Eric Smith was one
game with 14 points. Lords went point shy of his second double-
to the locker room trailing 35-33. double scoring, nine and grab-
The second half started with bing 11 rebounds. Tony Duran led
Photo by Ryan Joseph a see-saw battle as the teams ex- the Knights with a game-high 23
changed the lead for the first six points.
HE DOESN’T AGREE: Durham Lords men’s basketball coach Desmond Rowley (right) minutes. However, in the next two With a record of 1-1, the Lords
argues with the referee over a call during the Lords’ Oct. 29 game against the Flem- minutes the Knights jumped out will try to get back into the win
ing Knights. The Lords lost the game 84-79. Anthony Batchelor netted 17 points. to a 10-point lead at 54-44. The column in their next game tonight
Lords replied with a 7-0 run to cut Nov. 4 at home against Seneca.
30 The Chronicle November 4, 2008
SPORTS NEWS
Ryan Joseph asks...
Who do you think will win the NBA?
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“Boston Celtics because “Los Angeles Lakers be- “Detroit Pistons because “Boston Celtics because “Miami Heat because I
they are a good team.” cause Andrew Bynum is defence wins champion- they have Kevin Garnet.” like Dwayne Wade.”
back.” ships.”
UOIT fight until the end Football
Ridgebacks
The Ridgebacks found them-
selves unable to capitalize on their
six power play opportunities and
fun for
unable to
couldn’t provide the penalty kill-
ing they needed to be competitive
in the game.
The Badgers capitalized on five
all fans
of their nine power play opportu- By Asmahan Garrib
keep up nities and proved, as the defending
Ontario University Athletic (OUA)
champs, a tough match for the
Chronicle Staff
The Super Bowl may not
with Brock Ridgebacks, who have yet to win a
game on the road this season.
The heated game provided fans
be played until February, but
students can get their football
fix with the upcoming flag
with a third period of fights, and an football tournament.
overall count of 145 penalty min- Oshawa’s Flag Football
By Lauren Thomas utes were dished out by the end League encourages Durham
Chronicle Staff of the game as well as nine player College and UOIT students
misconducts. and members of the com-
The fists were flying and the The Ridgebacks were unable munity to get a team together
tempers were raging as the UOIT to bounce back from the Badger’s and play in a day-long tourna-
Ridgebacks men’s hockey team fell three-goal lead at the end of the ment on Nov. 7.
7-0 to the Brock Badgers. first period and the goals kept The teams consist of six to
It was a rough Saturday night coming for the remainder of the eight people, and women are
in St. Catharines on Oct. 25 at the game. welcome. So far, the tourna-
Seymour-Hannah Centre where Photo by Lauren Thomas
The Ridgebacks were out-shot ment has four teams con-
the Badgers’ early lead against the 28-26 by the Badgers and are set firmed but needs at least 10
Ridgebacks spawned a penalty- DEFENCE!: Ridgeback forward Nathan Spaling pushes to face off against the Badgers later to compete.
fueled third period. past a Brock Badger player. in the season on Feb. 6. “The day depends on the
number of people we get,”
Lords gain recognition
said Karl Vanleyden, who is
arranging the tournament.
“We still don’t have enough
players and it would be great
if people could spread the
word.”
cer team took home some hard- 2006 CCAA All-Canadian Trevor Not to be outdone, Jason Walk-
Soccer ware at the OCAA soccer awards
banquet on Oct. 23 in Ottawa.
Delpippo picked up an award as
the division’s best defensive play-
er and Ben VanderEyken were
named to the Central East all-star
Participants can choose
their own teams and team
names, but must be at least
Goaltender Andrew Macleod er. team and the Lords were named
season was named the OCAA Central
East division’s top goaltender for
“It’s awesome, it’s a great feel-
ing,” said Delpippo.
one of the two best defensive
teams. They were tied with the
18 years old. Running shoes
are the only piece of required
equipment.
the season; this is the second year He said head coach Stan George Brown Huskies with 13 “We haven’t decided on the
ends on in a row that a Durham goalie has
won the honour. Keeper Fabrice
Kabongo won last year after a
Bombino told him he might have
won but he got a call from a player
on the women’s team telling him
goals against in the division.
“It’s great to be recognized,” said
Bombino. “It says a lot about the
prizes yet,” said Vanleyden. “It
all depends on the (number)
of participants, but it will most
good note great season.
“It feels great knowing that I
achieved that,” said Macleod.
he won.
Delpippo also gave credit to his
fellow defenders on a team.
program.”
But Bombino said the team’s di-
visional opponents were a hurdle
likely be sports-related, prob-
ably a football jersey.”
It costs $150 per team to
However he didn’t expect the “I thought the defence played for Durham to overcome. join. The tournament starts at
award. really well this year,” Delpippo “Keep in mind we’re in the 9:30 a.m. at Fernhill Park on
By Andrew Huska “I’ve never played rep before, said. toughest division in the OCAA and Stevenson Road in Oshawa.
Chronicle Staff and going from a third string goalie This is the first year the OCAA maybe the CCAA,” he said. “I’m Anyone interested should call
to a first string isn’t expected.” has named a best defensive player quite proud of the entire team.” (905) 435-3923 for details.
The Durham Lords men’s soc- Also, Durham captain and for each division.
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SPORTS NEWS
UOIT loses two in a row Lords
By Paul Bates
Chronicle Staff
The Ridgebacks women’s hock-
ey team had another disappoint-
first
ing couple of games at home on
Oct. 25 and 26.
It all started on Oct. 25 when
the Ridgebacks played host to the
win
Waterloo Warriors in what could
only be described as an intense
game, despite it being a 3-1 loss for By Didier Kalonji
the Ridgebacks. Chronicle Staff
The first period saw three pen-
alties against UOIT in the first four The Lords women’s bas-
minutes of play as both teams ketball team’s first win of the
played hard but ended the period season was exceptional. They
scoreless. crushed the Fleming Knights
Breanne Hadley scored the on their home court 68-34 on
only goal for the Ridgebacks after Oct. 29.
just 33 seconds of the second pe- The Lords bounced back
riod. The Warriors soon answered, from their home opener loss
scoring twice in the period to jump against the Loyalist Lancers,
ahead and finish the period 2-1. by blowing out the Knights by
The only goal in the third pe- 34 points. They had an out-
riod came when Waterloo scored standing game as they held
just 28 seconds in. The period did the Knights to only 16 points
not go well for the Ridgebacks as in the first half.
they pulled goalie Carleigh Taggart They played as a team,
in the final two minutes of play to and everyone contributed to
gain the man advantage. this amazing win. The Lords
The following game on Oct. 26 bench outscored the Knights
was a special night for the Ridge- 25-9. The Lords dominated
backs as they had another puck the game from the beginning
drop at centre ice as is it not every- to the end. Samantha Jansen
day that you see a brown dog on finished with a game high of
the ice. 12 points.
Richard Trauzzi dropped the “They worked really hard,
puck at centre ice before accept- and showed that they were
ing a plaque from Scott Barker. capable of winning,” said
Trauzzi owns a three-year- coach Tim Baulk.
old ridgeback named Tango who The Lords will have a
the team fashioned their mascot chance of getting their first
Hunter after. home win tonight against the
Laurier Goldenhawks are the Seneca Sting. The Sting is one
third-ranked team in the OUA and Photo by Paul Bates of the best teams in their divi-
have been one of the top teams for UOIT VS LAURIER: UOIT player Jessica Cockburn hustles for the puck at he game sion, so a win would definitely
the last seven years. against Laurier on Oct. 26. The Ridgebacks lost 9-0. put them in a good position.
The Ridgebacks did not look “We were pretty close
very unified on the ice as they UOIT entered the second pe- Ridgebacks who remained score- Findlay also stressed that there when we played them last
were all over the place. riod down a player as Meggie Mc- less, ending the period down 8-0. are things she feels the team needs year at the end of the season.
Laurier took an early lead in nabb got a two-minute penalty at The third period was no bet- to work on, despite her feeling that We can beat them if we’re
the first period, scoring four unan- the end of the first period. But this ter for the struggling Ridgebacks off-ice the team gets along great. dedicated,” said Baulk.
swered goals against UOIT goalie was not the only thing that would as for most of the period neither “The team needs to come to-
Carleigh Taggart. go wrong for the Ridgebacks. team could score. Late in the pe- gether,” she said. “We need to mesh
There was a bright moment for UOIT pulled goalie Carleigh riod Laurier scored, making the as a team on the ice.”
the crowd during the first inter- Taggart and replaced her with final score 9-0. The schedule called for the
mission when Brittany Reader, a Emma Thompson, hoping this After the game UOIT Forward Ridgebacks to play against Queen’s
child in the audience, scored from would stop or at least slow down Melissa Findlay said she felt the on Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cam-
centre ice to win the first hockey the Goldenhawks. Unfortunately, team went into the game mentally pus Ice Centre. Results of that
package of the season during the this did not help as four more unprepared. “We were not playing game were not available at press
intermission shootout. goals were scored against the as a team. We were unprepared.” time.
Algonquin wins 3-on-3 basketball
championship intramural games By Ryan Joseph playing on varsity teams or in in-
By Andrew Huska and fierce, however this didn’t Chronicle Staff tramural leagues. Some students
Chronicle Staff stop Algonquin from control- just don’t have time during the
ling the game from the first half There is an intramural three- week. Tournaments take place on
The Algonquin Thunder when Algonquin’s tournament on-three basketball tournament at the weekends.
men’s soccer team won the all-star Loui Legakis scored two the campus recreation centre on Sign-up for the tournament will
OCAA championship over the goals and Edgar Soglo score Nov. 14. take place at the Tuck Shop on the
Sheridan Bruins on Oct. 28 at once to make it 3-0 in the first. Basketball is just one of the second floor of the Student Cen-
Trent University. Algonquin picked up three many tournaments organized by tre until Nov. 7. There is a $10 cost
The Thunder won 6-0 in the more goals when OCAA Player the Student Association through- for students and $20 cost for staff/
final game which had been of the Year Will Beauge scored out the year. The tournaments give alumni. Students must bring their
postponed and moved to neu- twice and Corey O’Connell got students another alternative to students card when they sign up.
one in the second half to con- Photo by Didier Kalonji
tral Trent after the field in the
original location, Ottawa, was
deemed unacceptable to play
on because of heavy rains, ac-
clude the scoring.
The Thunder will represent
the men’s side of the OCAA in
Correction LORDS VS FLEMING:
Erin Emery dribbling
cording to the OCAA website. the Canadian Colleges Athletic In a story printed in last week’s edition titled DC gives UOIT a the ball as the Lords
Trent’s field in Peterborough Associations national champi- hand, the score read 3-1 for the Durham Lords men’s soccer team beat the Fleming
was dry but the winds were cold onships in Thompson Rivers, over the UOIT team. The score should have read 2-1 for the Lords.
Knights
British Columbia Nov. 5-8.
32 The Chronicle November 4, 2008
The Chronicle November 4, 2008 33
SPORTS NEWS
UOIT hopes for soccer Gens to retire
By Didier Kalonji
Chronicle Staff
Orr’s number 4
By Thomas Cranston
Chronicle Staff March.
The passion for soccer has Orr, a Parry Sound native,
brought students from the Univer- The Oshawa Generals have joined the Generals as a 14-year-
sity of Ontario Institute of Technol- finally come to the conclusion old and went on to score 278
ogy together as a team. that it’s time to retire the No. points in 159 games during his
Many UOIT students have 2 jersey of one of the greatest tenure with the team. Orr’s Gen-
wanted a soccer team, but unfor- hockey players of all time. erals team won the OHL cham-
tunately the university does not The Generals will retire the pionship in 1966 and went all
have one. So Mohammad Sallah, jersey of legendary defenceman the way to the Memorial Cup
Obed Amoah, and Ben Anozie Bobby Orr on Nov. 27 before final, losing to the Edmonton
took it upon themselves to create their game against the Peterbor- Oil Kings.
a soccer team. ough Petes at the General Mo- Orr graduated to the NHL as
Sallah and Amoah tried out tors Centre in Oshawa. a member of the Boston Bruins
for the Durham Lords team, but The 60-year-old Orr will at- and is regarded by many as one
were told that they could not play tend the ceremony along with of the greatest players of all time,
because they were university family and his former team- despite having his outstanding
students. So they decided to put mates. The Generals retired the career cut short by a series of
together a UOIT soccer team, to No. 88 jersey of Eric Lindros in knee operations at the young
challenge the Lords to a soccer age of 31.
match.
While playing indoor soccer,
they met other students interested
in starting a soccer team. So they
decided to hold a soccer tryout,
Shinerama shines port for CF.
which ended up being a success Photo by Didier Kalonji
By Amanda Allison
with more than 50 people show- Chronicle Staff Over $800 was raised at the
HERE HE COMES: Obed Amoah walks onto Vaso’s Field tournament, and Durham stu-
ing up. Eventually people were cut
as UOIT prepared to face the Lords’ men’s soccer team. dents have raised $6,000 in total
from the team, and they ended up Though the fall weather meant
with about 28 players. a cold round of golf, the sun was for Shinerama this year.
it was our first time playing as a They are also planning to hold
“We practised two to three times shining upon the Shinerama Fall Tara Blackburn, director of stu-
team,” said Sallah. The Lords were a meeting, and invite director of
a week, including Sundays,” said Classic golf tournament on Oct. dent life, won the putting contest
their only opponent, so they never athletics Ken Babcock. Anyone in-
Amoah. They practised as much 18. and Derrick Smith, the owner of
really had a chance to see how they terested in joining the cause for a
as possible, because they wanted The event, which raised funds Shagwells on the Ridge, won the
performed as a team. Regardless men’s soccer team should contact
to play well against Durham, and in support of the Cystic Fibrosis longest drive contest.
of the loss they are glad that they Amoah at obed.amoah@uoit.ca.
prove that they deserve an official Foundation, was a great success. Robyn Caton, an organizer of
were able to put a team together, “We want to start a soccer team
team. So on Oct. 23, they finally got Despite the time of year and the event, said her highlight of the
and would like to do it again in the now, to create a bond for the fu-
to play the Lords, but lost 2-1. short notice for planning the day was driving around the course
upcoming indoor soccer tourna- ture,” said Amoah.
“I think we did good because event, 18 golfers showed their sup- and seeing all the smiling faces.
ment in November.
34 The Chronicle November 4, 2008
SPORTS NEWS
Inconsistent Lords defeat Huskies
By Stephanie Pollard
Chronicle Staff
The Durham Lords women’s
volleyball team have their sights
set on the Humber Cup after they
won all three sets (25-19, 25-18,
25-21) against the George Brown
Huskies inside the varsity gym on
Oct. 23.
Although Durham maintained
their rallies and services longer,
there are still some glitches that
threaten to sabotage Durham’s
game plan.
The Humber Cup is scheduled
to take place in Etobicoke from
Oct. 31 to Nov.1.
The Lords were able to stay in
rhythm a lot longer, communicate
better and put the ball on the floor
more often compared to their pre-
vious matches against Niagara on
Oct. 7 and Algonquin on Oct. 3.
Statistically, Durham also did
well with 11 aces from the team
combined. Durham players Man-
di Doris and Amanda Falzon led
the Lords with nine points each.
Kerri Fotherby of Durham also
contributed with seven points and Photo by Stephanie Pollard
eight digs.
Kourtney Cyr got eight digs
during the match. Durham per- DURHAM WINS DESPITE POOR EFFORT: The Durham Lords women’s varsity volleyball team were in action against
formed well but some old habits the George Brown Huskies on Oct. 23. Kerri Fotherby (right) bumps the ball while a concerned Amanda Falzon
came back to haunt them. In each (left) looks on.
set Durham would get ahead but
enough mistakes were made for a tendency to overpower their was not impressed with Durham’s didn’t do that tonight, we played head coach, Christopher did find
George Brown to catch up. The serves. Power is an asset but performance despite the victory. down to the level of George Brown some highlights about his team.
Lords also occasionally slipped too much sends the ball out of “We managed to win the game College, and that’s not acceptable. “…I think we have a very smart
back into the habit of relying on bounds, causing the other team to but we didn’t do it the way we play. If we do that and consistently do group,” he said. “ They understand
the mistakes of George Brown to gain points and the Lords to lose Our girls are trained fast, they’re that, we’re going to end up los- what we’re saying. Right now we
gain points. service. trained efficient, they’re trained to ing matches against good teams,” just have trouble executing on the
The Durham Lords also have Head coach Shane Christopher focus on what’s going on and we he said. But being the optimistic floor.”
Crosina brings wealth Durham soccer
of experience to UOIT takes home major
hardware at champion at both the provincial coach of Team Ontario at the
UOIT tennis
coach knows
and national level.
While Crosina brings a wealth
of experience to his coaching job,
he’s not the only one.
Canada Games in 1989.
He also spent seven years
coaching the Ontario provincial
junior team along with coaching
awards banquet
There is no shortage of experi- for two years at the Goodlife ten- It is the second time this Lady
how to win ence on the UOIT tennis coach- nis club. By Stephanie Pollard
Chronicle Staff
Lords goalkeeper has won the
award.
ing staff, which have been coach- His interests include hockey
By Thomas Cranston ing together for three years, since and marketing, but tennis has al- Visser and Watts were also
Chronicle Staff The Durham Lords women’s
the team’s inaugural season in ways been his favourite sport. honoured as league all-stars.
soccer team walked away with
2006. “I also coach my two boys’ Sadly, those will be the only
Ranking as high as fifth in plenty to show for their hard work
Ridgeback’s assistant coach house league hockey teams, but awards the Lady Lords carry home
Canada for three straight years this season after winning a total of
Kane Easter is a member of St. tennis has always been my pas- this season.
as a singles and doubles cham- five awards at the Ontario Colleg-
Lucia’s Davis Cup team. Easter sion,” he said. The Lords were looking to win a
pion, UOIT es Athletic Association provincial
has also played tennis all over Crosina likes what he sees in third straight provincial title at the
Ridgebacks tennis head coach award banquet on Oct. 23.
the world and has been coach- this year’s men’s and women’s OCAA women’s soccer champi-
Ken Crosina knows what it takes Katie Watts was awarded the
ing the Ridgebacks with Crosina teams. onships in Ottawa, but their hopes
to succeed as a player. OCAA women’s soccer rookie of
since year one. “We have a well-behaved were dashed when they lost to the
It’s not rare to see a long-time the year award and was recog-
Easter said, “Crosina is a great group who work hard as a team Humber Hawks 2-0 on Oct. 24 in
athlete move onto coaching after nized as the league and regional
guy to work with and he allows and stay out of trouble.” the semi-finals and were forced
their playing career is over. scoring champion.
me to have the freedom to de- Each team has a couple key to battle the Seneca Sting for the
And that is exactly what Cro- This year Watts set a new OCAA
velop my players. He’s just a great additions this year compared to bronze medal.
sina has done. benchmark by scoring 12 goals in
overall guy.” last year. Hopefully that inspires It was a physical game and
Crosina, the head coach for 11 games.
Crosina said Easter could still them into having a good year, although Durham fought hard
both the men’s and women’s The league scoring champion
compete at a high level. Crosina said. throughout the entire game in
university teams, started play- has now been awarded to Durham
Crosina’s coaching resume is UOIT may be a small school cold, wet and soggy conditions,
ing tennis at the age of four, later for the past four seasons, starting
just as impressive as his record compared to the ones they are Seneca won 1-0 on Oct. 25.
earning a tennis scholarship at with Jana Cryderman, who got top
as a player. competing against but Crosina This year would be the first
Florida State University in the honours in 2005, Brittany Micucci
He first started coaching as a remains confident, believing the time since 2005 that Durham has
United States. in 2006, Katie Szeghalmi in 2007
part-time job at age 15 because Ridgebacks can push into the not medalled in the women’s soc-
In addition to his national and now Katie Watts in 2008.
he liked the benefit of watching middle of the standings after a cer provincial championship, as
ranking, he is a past provincial Veteran goalkeeper Ashley Vis-
tennis players grow, he said. last place finish in 2007. the Lords entered the year as two-
singles champion, and doubles ser won the league top goalkeeper
Crosina won gold as head time defending champions.
award.
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SPORTS NEWS
Ridgebacks beat the Lions at home
By Lauren Thomas terworth, Mike Noyes and two Lion goal. Harrison would also
Chronicle Staff from Brent Varty. earn himself the second star of the
The Ridgebacks led the game night.
The UOIT Ridgebacks men’s 3-2 going into the third period Turner felt the home crowd’s
hockey team dazzled the home but a York goal at 12:37 created a presence had a little something
crowd with another win Oct. 24 forceful final seven minutes. to do with the men’s win. “We just
against the York University Lions. “We knew we were still up by a seem to play our best hockey at
The men won 3-2 over the Li- goal in the third period,” said Turn- home. Our fans are great. We’ve
ons in front of their home crowd of er. “We just couldn’t panic. Every- been getting great crowds and
more than 500 people. one remained calm and stuck to they’ve been really loud and sup-
Forward Jason Fransky scored the game plan.” portive, cheering us on.”
the first two Ridgeback goals of Both teams played very aggres- The other two stars of the night
the night and racked up his first sive hockey, with Ridgeback for- were given to Ridgeback players.
Ontario University Athletic (OUA) ward Josh Vatri receiving a four- Goaltender Matt Mateja made
points. The winning Ridgeback Photo by Lauren Thomas minute major early in the game for some key saves in the final crucial
goal of the night came from sec- ICE ACTION: Goaltender Matt Mateja makes a save unnecessary roughness. moments to help the Ridgebacks
ond-year forward Dustin Turner. Lions players Chris Korte and earn the win, and for his efforts re-
“It always feels great to score Turner. “I’m just glad I could help Ridgeback assists came from Tyler Harrison also played some ceived third star. Repeat goal scor-
a goal and it’s always a little spe- the team win.” Jeremy Whelan, John Koch-But- hard-hitting hockey with Harrison er Fransky would take first star of
cial to get the game winner,” said picking up the second and final the night.
36 The Chronicle November 4, 2008
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